Would you leave a nearly 13yr old and 14yr old at home alone in the evening?

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Just wondering what others would do. DH and I are thinking of going out to a friends this evening. We normally take turns. Never left them for more than about an hour in the evening before, although have left them for longer in the day time.
It'll be from about 7.30-11.30pm. Is it too late? DD is 13 next month and DS is 14.5. Both are pretty sensible. They are happy for us to go out, but feel anxious about it. Probably won't be able to enjoy the evening!!

God yes at that age
Not every night but for events such as that absolutely

Mine are only young but yes, definitely fine at 13 and 14! I was babysitting at that age. And they can always ring if there's a problem

Definitely yes. People hire 14yo sitters for primary aged children.

What would be the problem exactly? If they're responsible it'll be fine

Definitely, as long as they get along okay. The only reason I didn't leave 14 year old DS1 and 10 yo DS2 alone when they were those ages were that they would fall out. But left DS2 at 14 and DD aged 10., because they had a better relationship.

Unless they are alcoholics or drug using party people of course I would!!!!!

In living memory people started work at 14. Your children aren't babies and unless they have developmental delay are perfectly fine to leave.

Yes - the only reason I wouldn’t use sibling care is when the dynamics are wonky. At this age I would br making sure I leave them for their sakes, all part of growing independence.

Yes, absolutely!

Yes of course. I was being paid to care for babies all evening at this age.

Yes with clear rules and my fully charged mobile phone on me so they could get in touch.

Yes, I recently left DD13 for a few hours in the evening. First time (evening). I was a bit unsure but I just kept checking in on her every so often and it was all fine. At least yours have each other.

Thanks for the responses and it's reassured me, so that's great! They are both good kids, they do bicker like most siblings, but they get on well when alone with each other (the bickering is for when we are around to pick up the pieces!!).

I leave my 15 yr old and 12 yr old and they supervise my 5 yr old regularly!

I was babysitting other peoples children at 14. Get a grip.

Definitely fine, relax and enjoy your new independence as they grow up

Yes. They have a mobile and good neighbours and adult friends of mine they can phone, 3 dogs, ring doorbell etc

I was also babysitting at that age while the parents went out - they'll be absolutely fine. Don't they get left on their own much?

My 14yr old would be absolutely fine to be alone in the evening, but I had doubts about DD, who whilst very sensible, can be sensitive to us not being there sometimes. But she's said she'll be fine so I think all will be well.

They will be fine and probably right where you have left them - still scrolling through their devices :)

Yes, I've hired babysitters that age

I do!

How far away are you going. As long as it's not miles away and would take ages to return if needed then absolutely fine. I'd leave my 10 and 13 year old in this circumstance if it was somewhere close by

I was baby sitting into the early hours at this age. Go for it and enjoy it

Yes but as long as I’m not too far away and kids are sensible enough to call for help and know what to do in event of accident or injury