Teenager and friend home alone?

[Neverenoughhoursintheday]

Would you let your teen (14) bring a mate home from school with him when you're not around - though will be back in an hour? Teen is fine, I know his friend and he seems ok but don't know him or his family that well.

[BobPatandIgglePiggle]

Yes. I would.

[Neverenoughhoursintheday]

Thanks Bob, anyone else?

[twins2010]

Assuming you trust your teen I would too

[DramaAlpaca]

Yes I would allow this and have often done so.

[MrsMcRuff]

Is it from the pov of them getting up to mischief, or not knowing whether the other boy's parents would approve?

I think its pretty usual for 14 yr olds to be in the house on their own for a while. They'll probably be on the X-Box or the like?

[Cardriver]

Yes I would

[Neverenoughhoursintheday]

Yes its pov of house still in one piece and food left in the cupboard (as if!)

[ProbablyMe]

I would and do.

[friendofsadgirl]

Hide your favourite biscuits, set the ground rules and warn of consequences if they don't respect your home and your trust. IME giving my stepson a bit of freedom at that age made him behave and gave me just a teeny bit of a 'cool' rating...

[MrsMcRuff]

Well, op, did you, and was it ok? I do like a happy ending

[Madmog]

Providing you can trust them both, and are reasonably sure they will follow any ground rules.

[AnyFucker]

Sounds ok to me

[Boysandme]

Yes I would. My 13yo Yr9 DS is regularly on his own for a couple of hours. Certain friends are also allowed it be here but only a couple that I know well, others would be allowed if I was due to be home shortly.

If you trust your DS then you probably trust his choice of friend too?