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[quote=Anonymous]What if you get in a car accident? Well then you're grateful that your kid wasn't in a car accident too and is safe at home. Seems like a win all around. We absolutely leave our 7 and 9 year olds at home. The 7 year old not by himself and only when the 9 year old is also home. This is for short errands like picking up their toddler sibling from daycare. What's the worst that can happen? Well we've planned for it and prepped our kids for it. What do they do if there's a fire? They know what to do. What do they do if there's a burglar? What to do if a friend knocks on the door and wants to play? My kids don't do any cooking and don't use the microwave when we're not home, they don't answer the door or go outside. My oldest is a very anxious kid, so I think giving her confidence, responsibility, and experience has helped her a lot with anxiety. And you're 30 with an 8 year old??[/quote]
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