Would you keep a 13 year old at home?

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My daughter is 13 and I have to work as a key worker. I'm really struggling to decide whether it's best she attends school or stays at home on her own. What would you do?

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I would be home for me, because I believe the best way to combat this is to socially as many people as possible. But it depends on the 13 yr old - if you think they'll be more at risk left at home alone, then maybe school. But for my dc it would def be home.

Home, but only if she can be trusted not to sneak out to see friends or have them round while you're away.

Home definitely

I think if this thing is going to drag on for another term I would send her in to be honest. That’s a lot of weeks at home alone all day. 13 is still young.

I am keeping my y6 at home, he is 11 but but I am currently working from home. I may get deployed into another role so this may change, but right now he needs to be at home x

School. A 13 yo can’t be trusted not to socialise when they’re at home alone.

A sensible 13 year old that is fairly independent - home.
A young 13 year old that needs a lot of interaction, I would send her to school.

What does she want to do? Be guided by her. If you feel it isn't working out at home, you can always send her in after the easter holidays.

My 12 year old has a chronic health condition and I've left him home alone for a couple of years for some days when ill. It was that or quit my job.

They may not get social interaction in school. Our place is very clear. If you are in, you are working silently through the work set via email. V small groups in each room. Most NT 13yos shouldnt need to be in school. We are a babysitter and a last resort.

This might force a lot of students to be more responsible and not so helicoptered. This is no bad thing.

Home. Much less chance she gets the virus and passes it to you.

School. A 13 yo can’t be trusted not to socialise when they’re at home alone.

Odd comment if the reason you say that is because you’re scared of her catching the virus from another child. Schools aren’t going to be able to put them in hazmat suits, you know. What if her friends aren’t in school then a) you will have the issue of her mixing with random kids and teachers some of whom will already have the virus unbeknown to them at this point b) she will still want to see her friends who aren’t in school with her!!!

I'm keeping mine at home if it come to it. Don't need it just yet.Schools don't need the pressure.
Depends on your child though.
She is diligent and has already made a timetable, set up a workspace and asked me to teach her some lunches to make. She has found an online workout she wants to do too.
Being able to facetime her friends and do work together will make it easier.
One positive I can take from this is that I think this independence will be good for her.