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This has been a very interesting thread to read, as I often wonder about this for my daughter. She is 8 1/2 right now, and I would not leave her alone right now. Not that I don't trust her, but she is a very timid little girl afraid of everything. She hates going upstairs to sleep while we are downstairs, as an example of how she is. She won't go out in the fenced in backyard by herself either. I am hoping that she grows out of this by age 11. I would like to have her come home from school by herself and I would be home maybe 15 minutes later. I will only do this if she feels comfortable. I have always believed that every child is different and it will always be a live and learn process for us as parents. You have to do what you and your daughter feel comfortable with, which sounds like it is working out great for both of you.
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