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Bigfops t1_j4mlesf wrote

I'm curious at what age it's OK to leave a kid home alone nowadays. I was home alone or with my brother every day after school starting when I was 9 years old. I realize this was a special case, but is 11 considered too young to be home alone?

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freecain t1_j4mmhqh wrote

8 is the legal age in my state, but home alone is different than home while you're not there and strangers are coming in the house.

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Bigfops t1_j4mq1al wrote

Yeah, I get that this was a different situation. I was just curious as I have no kids, but the parents I know seem not to let them out of their site for more than a few minutes. 8 seems like a reasonable age for a little while alone during the day.

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Happylifenowife OP t1_j4mmdo6 wrote

He's stayed home alone for short periods. Nothing more then a hour or 2. Him and my 7yo both have cell phones so there atleast in communication. My neighbor across the street normally watches the kids for us. She's retired so helpful for us. I do remember being 7 with my 11yo brother and 5 yo sister growing up. Tho.

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