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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is he naughty and you really need him to be supervised?

Are there security issues in the neighborhood?

Is there a bus that takes him home/can he be latchkey?

I think 13 is old enough to be at home alone if he is well-behaved enough.  Some kids act out at aftercare because the environment is rough.

I would set up a Zoom call and ask him to do his afterschool activities in one room with a camera live feed you can check on.  He can grab food, use the bathroom, etc.  with privacy.  But generally should be in the designated study/play space.  It might seem a bit dystopian but look at it as a consequence.  And if he likes being home alone he might be more relaxed and better behaved and not care.

My kids loved home time during covid.  That was the breakpoint for both of them with aftercare...my oldest through 8th grade and youngest through 5th.

I realized from covid that my kids really put up with a lot at aftercare.  It was better than endless videogaming for their bodies and minds but also socially stressful.  My younger almost got kicked out do to a running beef between him and a bratty little girl that neither would stop.

Apologies if this isn't helpful.  Just wanted to say something because 13 is on that cusp of being o.k. alone unless likely to do bad things.[/quote]

He needs supervision and to be kept very occupied.  ADHD and will get into trouble without structure.

Not a bad kid, sweet but immature.

Was suspended for eloping and hiding from staff. [/quote]

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