Over the half term I have been leaving my 12 and 14 yr olds at home (6 hours) - I thought this was fairly normal. The younger one is in childcare.
Was speaking to boss (who is lovely) and she was surprised I do this. She said "oh as long as the 14 yr old is there I guess".
Am I wildly out of touch? They get themselves to school miles away, can cook, remember to lock the doors when they go out, text me if they are going somehwhere etc.