Would you let a 6 year old stay with a 12 year old at home, while you popped out for 10 mins

[Lardlizard]

And say they were both playing in a games console and you trust them to both be sensible and the oldest know what to do in an emergency etc

No, the would be likely to argue

Yes for 10 mins but not longer and depends on how you think they will behave.

Yes if they got on well and the 12yo was sensible. I wouldn't leave my two (11 and 7) because they'd kill each other before the front door had closed.

Yes. I have a nearly 12 year old who is sensible. Also has a sensible sibling, which I think would be the deciding factor here.

Yes as long as the 12 yr old is sensible and the 6 yr old can understand and follow instructions.

Yes I would.

Possibly not my 6 year old- she terrorises her sister although I have left her with my neighbour who is 12 in my house (12 yo parents were home but wouldn't really have mattered if they weren't) I guess it depends on their relationship and the 6 year old in general more than anything

I was going to go for a straight yes and then I remembered some six year olds I've met and say it might depend on the 6year old! Definitely a wide range of kids I'd trust to ones that would need constant vigilance amongst ds's friends!

Yes!

Yes.

Yes

Yes.

No. I'd leave the 12 year old on her own though.