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Would you leave a 13 year-old downstairs on their own whilst you're upstairs sleeping?

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NotActuallyAMum · 10/05/2006 09:06

During half-term week I'm at work and my DP is on nights. We don't know whether to take dsd to her nan's or let her stay at home. DP usually gets up at around 11:30 so it's not like she'll be 'on her own' for hours and hours, and he's only upstairs if there does happen to be a crisis

What does everyone think?

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pindy · 10/05/2006 09:09

Encourage her not to get up too early and then by the time she is sorted your dh will be awake!!

I would let her stay at home, if she is happy to do so. Is she quite sensible (well as much as they can be at the ripe old age of 13!!) - maybe she could go for a sleepover to a friends one evening.

How does she feel about it?

ScummyMummy · 10/05/2006 09:11

I'd give her the choice. I think she's old enough to be on her own for a while as long as she's happy with that.

themoon66 · 10/05/2006 09:12

What time does DD actually get up? I found that when my DS got to 13 he was sleeping until 11am during school holidays anyway. And at that age he could easily make himself a snack, such as beans on toast, cheese on toast etc. He is now 14 and I leave him at home in the holidays whilst I work (mornings only). Sometimes I get home at 2pm and he is STILL in bed asleep! He knows if he has a problem he can go to the retired lady next door, or call me at work and I can be home in 15 mins.

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NotActuallyAMum · 10/05/2006 09:16

Thanks for your replies Smile

themoon you are spot on, she could sleep for England! Grin

We haven't spoken to her about it yet. Yes she is quite sensible and we feel sure she'll want to stay at home - she'll probably love having the TV controls to herself for a couple of hours!

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tallulah · 10/05/2006 18:19

We are in this situation and have been leaving the kids "alone" with DH asleep upstairs for a couple of years. DS3 would probably have been 11 when we started.

SoupDragon · 10/05/2006 18:21

Blush DSs (7 and 5) have been downstairs in the morning whilst I've been sleeping with DD upstairs.

littlerach · 10/05/2006 18:24

Yes, I'd leave my sd like this, and she is also 13.

waterfalls · 10/05/2006 18:26

I think she will be fine, just remind her not to answer the door to anyone.

izzybiz · 10/05/2006 18:27

My DS is 13 and i leave him at home when i go out in the day.

Hes a very capable boy, i wouldnt leave him at night yet though, but give it a year or two and ill have him babysitting his sister!Wink

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NotActuallyAMum · 11/05/2006 08:31

Thanks everyone Smile

We'll certainly remind her not to answer the door to anyone

Thanks again Smile

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MummyToToby · 12/05/2006 16:17

yeh that would be fine!i used to get left on my own much younger than this.

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