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To leave poorly 9 year old at home while I do school run?

104 replies

springballs · 11/07/2025 14:18

I have a 9 year old dd (year 4) who’s off school today with a stomach bug.
I wouldn’t dream of usually leaving her alone but if she’s not well would you leave her for 20 minutes while getting the youngest from school?
I trust her and I know she’d be happy to stay here.

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springballs · 11/07/2025 14:20

mummysmagicmedicine · 11/07/2025 14:19

Not at 9 no, can a neighbour pop in for a bit and look after or fetch your other DC from school? xx

She could walk up with me if it comes to it. I just know she’d rather stay here.

OP posts:
Hollyhobbi · 11/07/2025 14:20

I would.

JMSA · 11/07/2025 14:20

I would.

mummysmagicmedicine · 11/07/2025 14:19

Not at 9 no, can a neighbour pop in for a bit and look after or fetch your other DC from school? xx