Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community - View Single Post

Catdaddy33 · 09-09-2005, 03:23 AM

We have a 11 year old daughter (only child) that is a responsible enough for a kid her age. We have decided to test the waters, by leaving her alone while we run out to get a video, or quick trips to the store, and slowly expand that time.

We laid down several rules: don't answer the phone, no internet, don't call your friends. We have an alarm system, and live in a good neighborhood, so I'm not concerned about that. I've checked the computer and she hasn't turned it on when we are gone, so far..

Is this too young? I think my folks left me alone when I was 13, but I was somewhat of a troublemaker. My wife and I want to go to the gym together which will be over an hour, but waivering on leaving her alone that long.

09-09-2005, 03:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Catdaddy33 Psycho Location: TN	Leaving Kids Alone We have a 11 year old daughter (only child) that is a responsible enough for a kid her age. We have decided to test the waters, by leaving her alone while we run out to get a video, or quick trips to the store, and slowly expand that time. We laid down several rules: don't answer the phone, no internet, don't call your friends. We have an alarm system, and live in a good neighborhood, so I'm not concerned about that. I've checked the computer and she hasn't turned it on when we are gone, so far.. Is this too young? I think my folks left me alone when I was 13, but I was somewhat of a troublemaker. My wife and I want to go to the gym together which will be over an hour, but waivering on leaving her alone that long.