I have not left my kids home alone yet. I do remember as a kid, my mom left me home alone with my younger siblings when I was about 9 or 10 but she had no other choice (no babysitter and she needed to go to night classes). However, my aunt and uncle lived next door so she told them we were home alone. I did not like it but then again, I was a timid child but responsible.
My sister leaves her kids home alone when she runs to the store and they are 11, 5 and 3. My 11 year old nephew is mature beyond his years. As for my son, I don't think he is ready to tackle being alone with his feisty sister. I think he needs to grow up a little more. Plus, I don't live where my parents live and don't really know my neighbors.
In hindsight, I think that's why my mom felt it was okay to leave us home alone when we had family and neighbors we knew living nearby.
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