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[quote=Anonymous] I would say that leaving a child of 11 is fine as by age 12 many are already sitting a couple of hours for younger siblings or neighbors' kids. Like anything else it is best to start out slowly and build up such as taking a short walk in your area an leaving a child alone, then maybe running a short errand and gradually lengthening out so that especially for those who even work part-time, some chores such as food shopping might be done in peace without having to drag kits along or worrying. Then by middle school one should be comfortable in going out in the evening assuming everyone gets along. A Red Cross or similar basic sitter class is a good idea for both boys and girls.[/quote]
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