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Would you do this with your child?

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treesmight · 11/05/2021 11:24

Would you leave 14/15 year old child alone at home for a week with food in fridge, some money and in a safe village/area? There’s a local shop with food a five minute walk away.

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caringcarer · 11/05/2021 11:27

No. That is insane. Under 16's should not be left home alone. If you have to go see if child can stay with GP or other close family.or even family friend.

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caringcarer · 11/05/2021 11:28

Is child 14 or 15, or are there 2 children? I have 14 1/2 year old.

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PeskyRooks · 11/05/2021 11:28

Er...no!

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knightinshiningwhatever · 11/05/2021 11:29

No that'd be a safeguarding issue here

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Oopsy41 · 11/05/2021 11:29

Definitely not

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WaterBottle123 · 11/05/2021 11:29

Absolutely not. They'd probably be totally fine, but no doubt lonely and sad

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EdersonsSmileyTattoo · 11/05/2021 11:29

No. Not a chance.

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ApocalypseNowt · 11/05/2021 11:30

Nope

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MamaWeasel · 11/05/2021 11:30

Depends on the child, and the support network around that child.

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Overdueanamechange · 11/05/2021 11:31

Hell would freeze over first.

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ineedaholidayandwine · 11/05/2021 11:32

Not a chance

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Overdueanamechange · 11/05/2021 11:32

If this is happening to a child you know, please report.

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Hazel444 · 11/05/2021 11:33

No, for one night, possibly two - but not for a whole week.

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JesusInTheCabbageVan · 11/05/2021 11:33

I was left alone for a week when I was 16 (and loved it) but that was 20 years ago and probably not ideal.

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Tatum1234 · 11/05/2021 11:35

No chance, I wouldn’t leave my 16 year old.

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CirqueDeMorgue · 11/05/2021 11:37

I was left alone at 16, in fact, I moved out when I was 16 so I'm not seeing a huge issue with a sensible 15yo home alone. That said, DD is 15 and no, I wouldn't leave her for a full week.

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Jowak1 · 11/05/2021 11:37

No - I have a nearly 14 year old and the most we leave him is for a few hours ensuring he knows how to contact us in an emergency and that he has everything he needs while we are out.

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cookiecreampie · 11/05/2021 11:38

No chance.

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Eileen101 · 11/05/2021 11:39

Not a chance. Even if they were perfectly mature and capable of looking after themselves, I would worry about them being lonely.

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MindBodyChocolate · 11/05/2021 11:40

A week?! No. Leaving aside any safety issues it’s deeply unfair on the child. I’m all for independence but this is going much too far.

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spiderlight · 11/05/2021 11:41

Absolutely not. Mine is 14 and in no way capable of looking after himself safely or healthily for a week.

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HumunaHey · 11/05/2021 11:42

No, not for a whole week.

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emilyfrost · 11/05/2021 11:43

Of course not Confused You do still have to parent teenagers, you know.

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Ninibest · 11/05/2021 11:43

No, few hours in a day time is acceptable. I wouldn't leave my 15 year old alone after 8pm

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pumpkinpie01 · 11/05/2021 11:45

Nope, but my sister did. We had an almighty row about it and it still angers me know when I think about it and the excuses she gave as to why it was acceptable.

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