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amother
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Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 10:20 am
Mature child, I want to get a manicure and there’s no school or camp this week. Is it safe to leave child home with phone to call me (he knows my number and calls me all the time) and a kids’ (filtered) iPad to keep him busy? He’s the type of kid that will just watch videos or play games for hours on end, so it would definitely keep him busy for the hour that I’m gone.

I would be a seven minute drive away from home.

Very mature 7 year old.
Is that totally unacceptable?
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amother
Bellflower


 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 10:23 am
I wouldn’t definitely not before 10 11 If with younger siblings 7 way to young
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amother
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Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 10:25 am
Ok thanks. I hope I’ll find a babysitter
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amother
Aqua


 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 10:27 am
Never. 7 is way too young. Find out what the law is in your state. NYS doesn't have law but suggested age is 12-13 if the child is responsible and intelligent enough.
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amother
Jade


 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 10:28 am
7 is way to young to leave home alone.
The kid can go to a neighbor or friend for a bit.
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flowerpower




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 10:29 am
Would never leave a 7 year old
Home alone. Too young! Even if it’s a very mature kid.
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ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 10:31 am
No way. Take him along. Let him use the iPad at the salon.
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Fabulous




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 11:01 am
Yeah if there are neighbors right next door and you are close by, I would at age 10
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mha3484




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 11:21 am
No way. 7 is way too young.
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amother
Oleander


 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 11:26 am
I would leave a mature 10 year old if. I had an emergency but not to get a manicure. And not a 7 year old under any circumstance
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amother
Fern


 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 11:36 am
Minimum ten depending on the circumstances. Not for a mani. Someone I know does this and I think it’s neglectful.
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Cookin4days




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 12:09 pm
Bring him with you with the iPad to keep him busy. Better safe then sorry
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amother
Jasmine


 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 12:12 pm
I start at 11.
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#BestBubby




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 12:14 pm
I personally think it is OK if your DC is mature and OK with it.

BUT it is illegal so don't do it.

(In some states it is legal to leave a 6 y.o. alone for short time, and other states say 12).
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notshanarishona




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 12:15 pm
My daughter is 7, I would leave her for 5-10 minutes if I an running to a neighbor but not for an hour .
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amother
Daphne


 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 12:23 pm
jeez cant believe what I just read
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octopus




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 12:26 pm
For a manicure??? Not acceptable!
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amother
Cornsilk


 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 12:26 pm
Definitely not a 7 year old.
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4g01o




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 12:28 pm
Agree, 7 is too young.
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amother
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Post Sun, Aug 08 2021, 12:28 pm
octopus wrote:
For a manicure??? Not acceptable!


I got my answer.

If anything I thought it would be more acceptable because I could leave at a moment’s noticed vs something important like a doctor or whatnot where it wouldn’t be as easy to pick up and run.

But either way I got my answer, thanks all.
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