Hi!
We are going on holiday next week, 1h40 away from home. DS1 16y, stayed at home earlier this year alone for a full week (had DoE project to do) and he enjoyed the independence. Survived on hob/microwave meals mainly and sandwiches.
Now 12 yo (nearly 13) DS2 is desperate to be allowed to also stay home with DS1 looking after him.
For: Would be in Skype/Text contact daily+ , Both are mature, don't go for socialising (unless online), DS1 could be trusted as proven before, we would be less than 2 hours drive away and would easily come back if necessary
Against : The house may be burgled by masked robbers, the house may burn down, The internet might go down - what would they do then?! It feels 'off' because he is only 12 They might get run over if they go out replenishing food supplies.
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To leave 16yo and 12yo DS home alone for a WEEK?
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MsRyanGosling · 18/08/2014 11:20
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