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It depends on the kid. My parents left me alone when I was 8 or 9 for a few hours in the afternoon taking care of my brother until my dad came home from work. I would come home from school and be alone with my brother for at least a few hours. It never caused one problem.
That was then. Nowadays I would not leave my kids unattended for anything. I don't trust anyone to be safe alone not even me anymore.
Depends on the child and the type of area you live in. Some areas probably never. But if a safe area and the child is mature normally about 13 is safe.
My parents left us alone when I was really young, but I had older siblings. By the time I was old enough for school, I think my oldest sister was in 4th grade, so we were all left alone.
My son was an only child for the first 10 years of his life and I never felt comfortable leaving him home while I was at work during that time period.
Depending on their maturity level about 13.
My gf has left her little son alone at home on occasion while she worked. This has happened when the boy was only 7 years-old. But only for a few hours while she worked part-time in the summer.
Many states and jurisdictions now set that age by law. It is a guide; no one knows a child better than mom. Don't confuse OK with wise.
The parent should be at least 35.
Please share this with her.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/apps/g/page/local/latchkey-children-age-restrictions-by-state/1555/
It's not just what can happen to him, she might never make it back home.
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