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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Make sure they know basic things like metal can’t go in the microwave *because it will catch fire or explode* or plastic wrap and to automatically lock the front door behind them. What they may not use ex. knives/matches/stove If they are allowed to have friends over, go outside to play/ride bikes etc. These may or may not be things I did when I was left home alone at that age. [/quote] +1 make sure to remind and/or set rules about those types of things. We had a “no kitchen, no outside, no friends over” rule for the first while, and loosened things gradually. The “no kitchen” just meant cooking/using appliances..pantry snacks or eating stuff like yogurt or fruit from the fridge was obviously fine. I did blanket rules at first because it was just easier/simpler as they got used to things. [/quote]
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