To think about leaving my 15 year old home alone?

[AllDirections]

DD1 is 15 later this year and I want to take DD2 away for 2 nights on her own. DD3 will be staying with friends but DD1 doesn't want to.

It would be at the weekend so no school to think about and I would obviously leave her food and money. My friend (who is having DD3) and my next door neighbour would both be around if she needed anything. DD1 is very self sufficient, mature and responsible. In reality she would probably have her friend sleep over and the friend's parents would be checking up on them. I would only be 2-3 hours away.

Last year I took both DD1 and DD3 away for a couple of days on their own and DD2 is asking when I can take her away. I want to take her but is leaving DD1 alone at home a sensible option?

[mrsjay]

I wouldn't leave my 15 yr old on her own she would hate it but I think it is up to you personally id ask somebody to look after you r 14 yrold for you so you now they are ok

[marciaoverstrand]

We left dd for one night when she was 15, she decided to try and reverse dh work van off our drive and smashed into the neighbours fence just missing their hot tub.
Luckily they were very nice people, she paid for it to be fixed but I still remind her of this and she's 24 now!
Dd2 is v sensible but its friends of friends who might turn up you can't trust.

[FreckledLeopard]

Why has a two year old zombie thread been dragged up ?

[quoteunquote]

Check your insurance is up to date, install cctv/hidden cameras and treat it as a test.

It depends on the individual, complete fine if they are up to it.

If they have instant backup available, then they should be fine.

[quoteunquote]

OH DO FUCK OFF< ZOMBIE THREAD.

notquiteruralbliss any explanation ?

[hobnobsaremyfavourite]

why are so many zombie threads back in active convos???

[Pandemoniaa]

At least the OP's DD is nearly 17 now. Saves the need to provide an exact answer.

[hobnobsaremyfavourite]

:)

[Yawn4theday]

Agree Dan, might sound fun to a 15 year old but are you sure she wouldn't freak out being alone all night.

If a friend stays over, it's only a step away from a another and another and - unintentional chaos.

[Jengnr]

She will get pissed. No doubt about it.

[infamouspoo]

15 is fine. In ye olden dayes I was babysitting toddlers till 2 or 3am from aged 13 for pocket money. Couple of nights in your own home should be fine.
In a years time she could leave home if she wanted.

[quoteunquote]

share your thoughts on Zombie threads here please.

[DrCoconut]

I was not allowed to stay overnight without an adult until I was 18. DS1 has SN so is not up for staying at night yet, though he will stay in the day. He is 14.