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[quote=Anonymous]My oldest, now in college, we did: Brief errand up to an estimated duration of roughly an hour: between age 7-8 in a fairly safe neighborhood and a kid without notable behavior challenges A few hours but not longer than about 4 or so: around 10, with food that could be reheated in microwave and instructions not to use the stove/oven Any length during the day/evening/early night, but not overnight: by 12, if home alone. If babysitting younger siblings or other children not much longer than 6-8 hours. Overnight home alone: occasionally at 13, by 14 without blinking an eye Babysitting Overnight: 14-15 A weekend to up to 3 days: not until 16. There were no behavior problems or major instances of bad judgement, otherwise it all would have been delayed until we thought she was trustworthy & safe.[/quote]
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