DH and I hav an invite to a party in June - we are staying overnight in the same town as the party (about 40 miles from here). Very nearly 14yr old DD has an event in the same town as the party the next day. Should be simple - she comes with us, stays over up there and we go to the event. However, she is asking if she can stay at home overnight on her own and then get a lift to the event where we would meet her. She says she would prefer to be in her own bed and get ready for the event in her own room etc My feeling is she is too young to stay alone overnight, but I can't put a finger on why, on what I am worried about, and at what age I would feel happy about it. We live in what is virtually a gated estate, with very good neighbours all around, on whom she could call if necessary and who would be more than happy to pop in to check up on her during the course of the evening. Any views?
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Can I leave very nearly 14yr old DD at home alone overnight (at her request)
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MN216 · 13/05/2014 19:27
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