At what age would you allow teenagers to babysit overnight?

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happy12

Tue, Oct 19 2010, 10:11 am

My dh and I would like to go away for a night. My teenagers want to stay home and babysit. My youngest child is 8 years old and my parents live a few houses away.

MommyZ

Tue, Oct 19 2010, 10:16 am

That depends on the maturity level but I would think not before 16-7 at least.

happy12

Tue, Oct 19 2010, 1:04 pm

bump

MyKidsRQte

Tue, Oct 19 2010, 1:57 pm

I would say 14-15

quickchef

Tue, Oct 19 2010, 2:03 pm

If there's more than one responsible teenager - and there are no really little ones, I would feel comfortable with a 15 y.o. as the oldest... and parents on "standby".

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