Just wondering if you can help me.
Im currently doing a child protection course (I'm a paediatric nurse) and need to find opinions from parents on the issue I have chosen to discuss. The title of my essay, and presentation to the group is;
HOME ALONE - IS IT NEGLECT?
Now I realise this will gather a wide range of opinions and could spark a few debates, but this is what I will find interesting, and will be very helpful to me! So.....
- What age would you leave your child at home alone?
- For how long? ie what age would you leave your child all day or overnight perhaps.
- What age would you deem you elder child responsible or able to care for younger siblings?
4)Do you know what the legal age to leave children home alone is?
- If you have recently left your child alone for the first time - would you do it again?
and lastly (thankyou for bearing with me this far..if you have!)
- What age would you allow your child to walk home from school alone?
Thank you, thank you, thank you in advance. Any other opinions on this would also be greatly received.