To think that a 5 & 6 yo should not be left home alone, even for half an hour.

[mummy2henry]

I was in the supermarket this morning with ds and bumped into my cousin. She has 2 dcs (age 5 & 6) but they weren't with her so i asked if they were at their dad's house today?
She replied no, I just left them at home watching the tv!
I was at this as leaving a 5 & 6 yo old home alone is absolutley crazy imo.
I just said oh right when she told me, and really had to bite my tongue.
AIBU to think that she was being completly irresponsible? Or would you leave your children in the house by themselves at this age?

I tell people that sometimes, don't know why, the devil in me I suppose!

Thank you blondeshavemorefun!

Eek, 5 and 6 is old enough for the children to get into some serious trouble! They know exactly what they shouldn't be doing, and the temptation to go and do it would be WAY to strong.