Page 4 | To leave my 7 yr old home alone for 30mins ?

wasdarknowblond · 25/07/2024 20:11

Wouldn't you be breaking the law?

mamaandbabas · 25/07/2024 19:59

I thought that after 5 days, virus is not infectious?? If so can you just cover your child in Chamoline lotion to help with the itching and take her with you to the graduation?

KatiesMumWoof · 25/07/2024 19:56

@confusedwithschool

how did it all go?

Marmunia10667 · 25/07/2024 19:51

This is not a question I would even contemplate asking.

Doable · 25/07/2024 19:47

confusedwithschool · 24/07/2024 14:09

Thanks all

just called the school and they said they will watch her for me in another room while I come to the leavers assembly

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Just popped back to see if you made it, so glad a good solution found 🙂

Bemusedandconfusedagain · 25/07/2024 19:45

Try Bubble for a babysitter. Just make it clear she has chickenpox.

Sunshineclouds11 · 25/07/2024 19:40

Sunshineclouds11 · 25/07/2024 19:39

She went.

Child looked after by TA

Sunshineclouds11 · 25/07/2024 19:39

She went.

mitogoshi · 25/07/2024 19:25

I host the leavers assembly for our local church school (in my church) and only about 1/4 of the parents attended. Please don't beat yourselves up if you can't make them. And to be honest, nothing happened, hymns sung, a book given, told to have a lovely summer.

Mumofthreeteenagers · 25/07/2024 19:23

Please tell me this is a hoax!

Swrfannies · 25/07/2024 19:20

can she go to a classmates house that also has chickenpox as you mentioned half the class have it.

S0livagant · 25/07/2024 19:17

YMZ · 25/07/2024 19:00

It is illegal!

What is? And what law?

llizzie · 25/07/2024 19:16

confusedwithschool · 24/07/2024 13:12

My 7 yr old DD has the dreaded chicken pox ( she’s on day 5) but still absolutely covered. Half of his class are out cos of this

Tomorrow is my DS’s year 6 graduation and there is no one I can call to babysit ( that’s even if they would want to )

I can’t take her there as I would be exposing other kids but at the same time how can I miss my sons grad?

im torn . I plan to be on video call with her while there and the school is just down the road , a 2 min walk

not sure what I can do ?

Children must never be left alone. What good is a phone/video connection if someone breaks into the house? You will do her more harm to leave her than to take her with you.

Wrap her up, cover the visible spots and take her with you. Time was when parents welcomed the chance of getting chicken pox. Sit as far away from others that you can.

Chicken pox is MORE contagious BEFORE the spots appear. There is a good chance that if it is likely to be passed on, that has already been done.

S0livagant · 25/07/2024 19:16

gavisconismyfriend · 25/07/2024 18:59

Bit harsh. It is asking a lot of a seven year old to deal with that kind of emergency. Even if they have the “general knowledge” and I’d debate how many 7 year olds would, employing that knowledge in an emergency is a whole other ask.

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There are 7 year olds who would know to go straight to the stop cock as they have been taught and 11 year olds (and some adults) who wouldn't know what to do.

jjx111 · 25/07/2024 19:10

Oh dear. I'm definitely guilty about leaving my daughter at that age for 20+ minutes. She was fine with it. Knew to call me if needbe,but more than happy watching TV whilst I nipped out to collect her brother

Franjipanl8r · 25/07/2024 19:09

Plenty of people miss significant events due to sick young children, that’s just life.

YMZ · 25/07/2024 19:00

It is illegal!

gavisconismyfriend · 25/07/2024 18:59

S0livagant · 25/07/2024 18:53

That's about general knowledge and maturity not age.

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Bit harsh. It is asking a lot of a seven year old to deal with that kind of emergency. Even if they have the “general knowledge” and I’d debate how many 7 year olds would, employing that knowledge in an emergency is a whole other ask.

Mamasharp97 · 25/07/2024 18:58

Day 5-6 they’re no longer contagious (if all spots are scabbed over) xx

S0livagant · 25/07/2024 18:53

gavisconismyfriend · 25/07/2024 18:45

I was left at her age. A pipe burst in the loft. Water started pouring out the light fitting in my bedroom. I was too young to understand about water and electricity, thought that turning the light switch on and off might stop the water. Sheer good luck I didn’t get electrocuted. Don’t leave her, the risk is far too great.

That's about general knowledge and maturity not age.

Nanof8 · 25/07/2024 18:52

I asking not to be rude but a genuine question. You say there is a breakout of chicken pox in your child’s class. Do you not have the chicken pox vaccination approved there?
Anyway I'm glad you figured out a way to go to your other childs event.

caringcarer · 25/07/2024 18:50

confusedwithschool · 24/07/2024 13:23

Other parent is not here . Out of the country unfortunately. I’m just so torn . I don’t drive as well . She can’t even put clothes on to take her out as he is itching all over .No one to attend or help.

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Very unfortunate but you can't leave a sick DC of 7 home alone even for 5 minutes. Don't the school record it? Do a video call.

Kpp2 · 25/07/2024 18:50

As a lone parent I would and did leave my 7yr old alone for max an hour. At what age you leave your child alone is really dependent on their maturity. If they know what to do in an emergency, they follow rules, responsible, confident and happy to be left at home. The law really states that you should not put your child’s safety at risk. So if you feel there is no risk go ahead for half an hour while you are 2mins down the road. My son didn’t even move in that time. He knew he wasn’t allowed to cook, open the door, and I trusted him to obey them rules cause he’s lazy af causing trouble would take effort lol we had a house and mobile phone and he knew how to call 999, myself, nan or go to a neighbour’s if needed and he never had to. Your child your decision. No laws for a reason, cause my second child I would not trust at home alone till he’s probably 18 🤣. He’s now 13 and called while I was at the docs to ask if he could put a bowl in the microwave. He’s very cautious.

gavisconismyfriend · 25/07/2024 18:45

I was left at her age. A pipe burst in the loft. Water started pouring out the light fitting in my bedroom. I was too young to understand about water and electricity, thought that turning the light switch on and off might stop the water. Sheer good luck I didn’t get electrocuted. Don’t leave her, the risk is far too great.

LynneaLove · 25/07/2024 18:30

confusedwithschool · 24/07/2024 13:12

My 7 yr old DD has the dreaded chicken pox ( she’s on day 5) but still absolutely covered. Half of his class are out cos of this

Tomorrow is my DS’s year 6 graduation and there is no one I can call to babysit ( that’s even if they would want to )

I can’t take her there as I would be exposing other kids but at the same time how can I miss my sons grad?

im torn . I plan to be on video call with her while there and the school is just down the road , a 2 min walk

not sure what I can do ?

I know this is hard, really, really hard. Being a single mom if that is the case is very hard. Car is a BAD idea, not only could the child overheat, but you will get in trouble by many local authorities. The child that has the special day, how about if you arrange with another parent to hold the phone up so she can see you. You need to connect with another parent or the teacher herself. Perhaps they have other ideas. You can be live with the healthy child, but your sick child takes priority, and then to have something special, have a graduation box waiting for her at home with a favorite movie, snack a special certificate and even video of her graduation, if you live stream it record it. But you need support. Talk to the teacher and find out if any parents will be there for you a teacher's aide and perhaps send flowers to the school to have her teacher give to her.