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[quote=Anonymous]10-11 is a reasonable age to start being alone for short periods. Start small and work up. First, have her stay in the house while you go out for a quick 5-10 minute walk around the neighborhood. Then run a 15-20 minute errand (taking your phone with you). Once you and your DD are comfortable with that, try a longer excursion such as grocery shopping or meeting a friend for coffee. By the time she gets to middle school, she’ll be ready. Set clear expectations around homework, snacking, screen time, playing with friends, etc. Review basic home safety and first aid. Have a list of neighbors and emergency contacts.[/quote]
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