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Not to leave child home alone

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EmbarrassedMum1 · 07/06/2025 09:52

Me and hubby are have a little disagreement about leaving our child home alone for an airport run.

For context, child is 10 and an overall sensible child, very well behaved and a great sleeper in general. DH and friends are off on a short trip next weekend and need to leave for the airport at 4am.
DH says leave DC in bed because I'll be back in 45mins (1hr max).
I'd planned on getting him up and putting him in the car in his dressing gown, but everyone thinks that's silly.
DC says he doesn't care about being left alone at home but he will ultimately do as told.
So am I being unreasonable to get him up to come with me?.

OP posts:
YerArseInParsley · 18/06/2025 12:17

MumsTheWordYouKnow · 08/06/2025 22:46

It won’t be 10 minutes. She said 45 - 1 hr.

I've said 10 mins by mistake, I've quoted his age instead of the 45 mins but the point I was making is she could be in an accident. It will only be 45 mins if nothing bad happens.

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