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What age would you let dc leave school alone?

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Pleaseme · 22/09/2023 19:17

Twins so not alone, school out at 3:30 would need to walk 300yards up the road to a community centre for after school activity at 4:15. There is a cafe there so can buy hot chocolate/ ice cream. They are 9 so allowed to leave already. I’d give them a phone. They’d be collected after activity. Would you say they were too young?

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Pleaseme · 23/09/2023 17:37

DartsAndFarts · 23/09/2023 16:35

I let DC from year 5 (age 9.5). One of only 2 parents in a year of 90 who did. No incidents whatsoever. 2 roads, 10 minutes.

I'm secretly a bit scornful of those who don't encourage independence in their children in a safe way. It's a vital skill.

Its similar in our school although there are only 90 kids in the whole school. Lots of other parents hover and so I’m doubting myself.

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caringcarer · 23/09/2023 17:57

Pleaseme · 22/09/2023 19:25

Well I’d get them to call when they got there, so I’d know and then pick up myself at 5:30.

If they will remember to text you once they have arrived I don't see a problem. If they forgot to text you could always ring them to check. Are they sensible dc?

Dolores87 · 23/09/2023 18:52

I think this is fine. I let my lad walk home from age 8 1/2.

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