Probably around 14
What is the age that you think that a child can be left alone? If they were mature for their age?
08/29/2012
It depends on the situation. A few hours/afternoon? Twelve. Overnight? Probably 15 or 16.
08/29/2012
Depends for how long, I would leave mine home while I ran errands at probably 7 or 8, for an out of town day trip they had to be 13. Overnights 16.
08/29/2012
I say 14
08/29/2012
I would say depends on the child and where the family is living and the situation (for example, if the older child is needing to take care of siblings).
For me personally, I would not leave a twelve year old in charge of my children if I had any for more than an hour.
For me personally, I would not leave a twelve year old in charge of my children if I had any for more than an hour.
08/29/2012
I would think 12 or 13 would be safe.
08/29/2012
Definitely depends on the kid
08/29/2012
I know that when I was younger, I did so much more than what kids can do this day and ageI also know that I was very mature for my age... I walked so many places with my friends but the world was so different then. :/
08/29/2012
I was left alone for an hour or two at a time when I was 10, but had someone stay with me if it was for the entire evening until I was about 12. When I was 13 I had my own key and could come and go as needed when my parents were working, so long as I left them a note about where I'd be and how to reach me. Honestly, I don't think I ever spent an entire night (overnight) alone until I was 20, but it was never avoided intentionally.
I think most kids can be on their own for several hours at 12, but not overnight until at least 13 or 14.
I think most kids can be on their own for several hours at 12, but not overnight until at least 13 or 14.
08/29/2012
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I'd say around 14.
Originally posted by
XxFallenAngelxX
What is the age that you think that a child can be left alone? If they were mature for their age?
I would say 15 or 16
I would say 15 or 16
08/29/2012
It really depends on how long it's for. I was left alone for an hour or two when I was 10, but I was 13-ish before my parents would leave me alone for longer (say, a night). Once you start getting into more than a day or so, I'd say at LEAST 16, since they'll have to be able to feed themselves, get themselves anywhere they need to be, etc.
08/29/2012
I think 14 is a good age. I also agree with others that it depends on how mature they are and what kind of neighborhood it is.
08/30/2012
If you ask my parents, five. I personally think 12 at the very youngest, and for a short time not a whole day.
08/30/2012
State says 12. Personally though which how everything is now-a-days, I say 14. Also depends on the area though. Not that I don't trust the child, I just don't trust the outside world that much.
08/30/2012
I think I was left alone around 13 or 14.
08/30/2012
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I believe it depends on the child and the length of time they are being left alone. Our girls are 14 and 15 and often Sigel, Arch and I will leave them alone for no longer than a few hours...to go out to dinner or to a movie...or even to do the shopping. They are super responsible, though, and can be trusted. We've never left them overnight alone and probably wouldn't until they are close to 18. I know I was NEVER left alone by my parents for longer than 1-2 hours. At 18 I moved in with my boyfriend and we didn't spend a night apart until we were 36 years old!
Originally posted by
XxFallenAngelxX
What is the age that you think that a child can be left alone? If they were mature for their age?
I would say 15 or 16
I would say 15 or 16
Usually if we leave the girl's alone with their brother one of the three of us is available at a moment's notice...and we ALL have cell phones.
08/30/2012
All depends on the kid
08/30/2012
I think I was 13. But it was during the day and I couldn't go outside and the doors had to be locked.
08/31/2012
12-13 depending on the maturity level and neighborhood as well as length of time being left.
09/03/2012
I'd say 12 or 13, when the "teens" start.
09/03/2012
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It depends on the kid. I was left alone sometimes for a small period at the age of 10. I was the kind of kid you could leave alone though. I wouldn't do crazy things. I remember when I'd be home alone, which became really often after my teen years, the things I'd do is wash dishes, clean up, and sing and dance. LOL. A lot of times my best girl friend who lived only a few seconds away (and still does!) would come over and we'd do girl things. Once we were in high school though, I'd say the worst I done when left home alone was get high. Nothing extreme though, just a little marijuana. I don't do it now.
Originally posted by
XxFallenAngelxX
What is the age that you think that a child can be left alone? If they were mature for their age?
I would say 15 or 16
I would say 15 or 16
Our 12 year old. Left at home. Alone. For even 10 minutes? BAHAHAHAHA! LOL. No way in hell I'd do that. He'd be scared and I honestly know he wouldn't do anything at all bad, but I worry, so I couldn't do it. I haven't ever left any of them home alone yet. I ALMOST left the 14 year old home alone for about 25 minutes because I had a dentist appointment and my sister was on her way and he'd have probably been here alone for at most 25 minutes. So with a loooong chat, I was walking out the door. Then she showed up, so I've never actually left them home alone.
The 14 year old, he could be trusted because he's mature and wouldn't burn the house down or anything, but I prefer to just not do that.
It totally depends on the child. Have they been in trouble before? How long will you leave them? Can they get ahold of someone really quickly if something happens? Neighbors? Are they wild? Do they know how to properly work a stove, oven and micro? Those are things that I'd have to determine before leaving any child at home alone. If they're troublesome, no.
09/03/2012
I think 12 years old.
09/03/2012
I agree with everything that Kendra said.
09/04/2012
Alone is relative -- alone in an abandoned house out in the country, is different than alone in an apartment with well known neighbors right next door. I see no problem with leaving a twelve year old alone for an extended period of time (like, all day, not overnight), or slightly younger for a short period of time. It's not like you're going to stand around staring at your preteen 24/7 to make sure they're not doing whatever it is you think they'll do when you leave them.
(For the record, I have no children, so don't call the authorities on me or anything!)
(For the record, I have no children, so don't call the authorities on me or anything!)
09/04/2012
I was left alone at six, but I was pretty mature for my age
09/04/2012
As the youngest female child, I wasn't left alone for lack of maturity as much as protectiveness. Still, I was given more responsibilities, like being alone with no chaperone and a key to the house, before some of my older siblings.
09/05/2012
I would have to say 13.
11/02/2012
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During the day, and for an hour or less, I would go as young as 10. During the day for several hours (say 3 or 4), I would say 12. At night for several hours, I would say 15 or 16. Overnight--NEVER!!!
Originally posted by
XxFallenAngelxX
What is the age that you think that a child can be left alone? If they were mature for their age?
I would say 15 or 16
I would say 15 or 16
11/02/2012
I think maturity level is a big deal when it comes to this. My parents would leave me home alone for a little when when I was 12 but didn't feel comfortable with leaving my little sister home alone until she was about 15.
I did however vote 13. I feel like the majority of teenagers should be able to be left home alone, but not for long periods of time.
I did however vote 13. I feel like the majority of teenagers should be able to be left home alone, but not for long periods of time.
11/02/2012
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Very well said! I totally agree with this!
Originally posted by
Beck
I would say it depends on the child. At 10, I was babysitting and left home alone. Not for long periods of time, but I still did. By the time I was 12, I could be trusted to be left alone for overnight.
The Maturity of the child plays a huge ... more
The Maturity of the child plays a huge ... more
I would say it depends on the child. At 10, I was babysitting and left home alone. Not for long periods of time, but I still did. By the time I was 12, I could be trusted to be left alone for overnight.
The Maturity of the child plays a huge part. I have a cousin who is 18 now, and I still wouldn't trust him to be alone because he isn't mature. I was mature at 10.
I have two boys and I plan to allow them to be alone when they have reached a maturity level I feel it would be appropriate for me to leave them alone. My state does not have a legal age that children can be left alone, so it's when I say. less
The Maturity of the child plays a huge part. I have a cousin who is 18 now, and I still wouldn't trust him to be alone because he isn't mature. I was mature at 10.
I have two boys and I plan to allow them to be alone when they have reached a maturity level I feel it would be appropriate for me to leave them alone. My state does not have a legal age that children can be left alone, so it's when I say. less
11/02/2012