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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In Va. your child has to be 7 to be left alone. I would do it for the amount of time you are talking about for 8.5 yr. old IF the child was o.k. being alone. To the PP, maybe think about cutting the apron strings a little? You seriously wouldn't let your child manage him/herself until 5th grade? They are more capable than you think. OP, I'm assuming you live in a safe, suburban neighborhood.[/quote] Perhaps you should go back and read the post. It isn't just about leaving kids home alone, its about leaving them to go home alone, something a bit different. An 8 year-old? Sure, home alone for half an hour while you run and errand but not coming home alone by himself on a regular basis. No need for the nastiness -- you appear to be in the minority on this one anyway.[/quote]
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