Would you let a 16yo stay alone in an apartment for an internship

[Anonymous]

No landlord will rent to a lone 16 yo and the liabilities are astounding.
Why don’t you put your child first and stay with them or drive them the distance every day?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A girl, yes. But not a boy.

For me the other way around.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t. I have teens. They are responsible, but at the same time there’s too much they don’t know they don’t know. The potential downside if something goes wrong is immense.

[Anonymous]

I did this in Seattle many years ago (not an internship, but similar). I totally survived.

[Anonymous]

Yes with frequent phone call or zoom check ins. By 16 our teens didn't really need us for day to day supervision and logistics, but more for perspective, advice based on life experience, or guidance for unexpected things that may come up.

Depends entirely on the previous experiences the 16 year old has had & how well they have demonstrated responsibility and ability to care for themselves.

[Anonymous]

For two weeks, maybe. For the whole summer, absolutely not.

[Anonymous]

Is there anyone they can room with and you and the other parent can share the chaperone time?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A girl, yes. But not a boy.

For me the other way around.

Why?!?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS has the opportunity to do an internship in another city. From a logistics standpoint, it would be difficult to stay with him the entire time. We could stay weekends but he may need to spend 2 nights alone every week.

Would you be ok with a 16yo staying alone for a few days per week?

I would not leave him alone for the whole summer. He is very responsible and we would secure an apt within a block or two of his workplace.

If they are responsible sure. Many kids move out at 17 in some states where it's legal and get their own places.

The problem you might encounter though is "liability" as many places will not rent to a minor under 18. If they find out he is the main occupant, it might cause some static.

[Anonymous]

No! What kind of internship? Where do the other interns stay?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Only if it was a very safe area AND he had like 2 local emergency contacts that you know reasonably well who could help in an emergency. Old family friend, colleague, 2nd cousin or whatever that you have kept in touch with. Otherwise I really would not be comfortable with it.

+1 will there be someone near him that they could reach out to in an emergency?

[Anonymous]

Yes, ofc. My sister still gets her 17.5 yr old a babysitter whenever she's not home, they have to learn independence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No internship at that age is worth the hassle.

This and no way to ensure safety.

[Anonymous]

No. I totally trust my daughter but she’s tiny and young looking. I’d be afraid for her and she wouldn’t want to do it solo.

[Anonymous]

People on here make a big deal out of adjoining family rooms even with teens in hotels and you want your in a place all alone.