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Original poster

Leaving 13 year old at home with 3 year old for 2hours during the day

142 replies

youmeat6 · 19/04/2024 23:27

Well that, 13 year old is mature and can be trusted to stay home alone for a few hours, would it be unreasonable to leave the 3 year old with him for 2 hours? My parents live a few doors down.

Would like outside opinions.

OP posts:
Tomorrowtomorrow77 · 19/04/2024 23:33

Absolutely no. Please do not do this.

EconomyClassRockstar · 19/04/2024 23:33

It would entirely depend on the 13 yo and the 3 yo in question. A mature, sensible 13 yo with an "easy" 3yo and parents up the road? Yes. A 13 yo who would be on their phone/console while the 3 yo tore up the house? Nope.

Bearpawk · 19/04/2024 23:33

Sorry 13 year old.
I'd have been ok doing that aged 15 I reckon

Bearpawk · 19/04/2024 23:32

I think that's too much responsibility for a 14 year old.
What is there's an accident/ injury/ fire/ weirdo at the door.

MumChp · 19/04/2024 23:31

Fine with grandparents next door.

alovelynight · 19/04/2024 23:31

Absolutely not.

Greenfluffycardi · 19/04/2024 23:31

No

Runnerinthenight · 19/04/2024 23:31

No way!

Original poster
youmeat6 · 19/04/2024 23:31

My husband thinks it's ok, but I was iffy - it's doesn't feel right to me. I will take my 3 year old with me

OP posts:
WafflesOrIceCream · 19/04/2024 23:30

Leave the 3 year old with your parents!

WaitingForMojo · 19/04/2024 23:30

I definitely wouldn’t.

MagicLemon · 19/04/2024 23:29

Why can't the parents have them/ the 3 year old. No I wouldnt.

WithACatLikeTread · 19/04/2024 23:29

No chance.

Oilioy · 19/04/2024 23:29

As a one off or regularly?

If parents are a few doors down why can't they be there?

everydaywonderful · 19/04/2024 23:29

Why not leave the three year old with your parents?

SoupDragon · 19/04/2024 23:28

My initial reaction is "hell no!"

percypal · 19/04/2024 23:28

It’s a no from me. The 13 year old on their own, yes but the responsibility of a toddler is too much IMHO.