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[Alsee]

A child should never be left home alone. Even when my kids hit their teens, they'll stay with my Sister - probably until 18

[151949]

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@qvcfreak wrote:

@151949 I graduated in 1981 and 18 was the legal age back then to purchase alcohol. 

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But 10th graders are only 15 - 16.

[itiswhatitis]

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@Patriot3 wrote:

How old does a child need to be before leaving them alone for a week or so?  I know it probably depends on the child and the level of responsibility, but generally.

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IMHO it should be at least 16 years old.  Just pray they have no parties while you're away.  LOL.

[gracie2014]

@fortune Lol, yep..I was the nerd..not my middle sister..she was a party animal..she would come home high as a kite and my parents were clueless...I never had any interest..was a homebody...more interested in books and getting into a good school.

[gracie2014]

@libbyannE I agree 100%

[gracie2014]

@151949 The 10th graders did not purchase the kegs...

[chiclets]

A child should not be left alone.

When you ask if a child can be left alone you already know they are too young to be alone.

[jubilant]

I would also have to say, not before 18 and only if they had shown themselves responsible.