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I started weaning my kids from the 'get in the car' times when they were 9-going to the convenience store-11 minutes back and forth. Then after about a year, I would leave them as I went to the grocery store for 45 minutes or so.
I set the same rules-no phone, no door and no cooking, etc. 11 is not too young at all if she's a decent enough bright child (I know some 12 year olds that can't be left alone because they act like they're 5). It's really a matter of trust that she'll be responsible. Now that my kids are 13, we can go somewhere for a day and not worry about them fending for themselves.
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