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[quote=Anonymous]Mine started the hour-a-day thing after spring break of 4th grade. He was allowed to use the microwave for things we had done with him before, but no oven /stove / toaster oven / etc. No big kitchen knives. Screens with parental controls were allowed once his homework was done. We had gone over what to do in an emergency, when to call 911 vs trying to reach us, what neighbors to try if he needed help. He did forget his house key once. Sitting in the backyard for an hour in mid May didn't kill him, but it did make an impression and he never forgot his key again. Which brings me to the real point: I think it's helpful to get a routine established when the stakes are relatively low: an hour at a time, when the weather is generally decent. I'd rather have that time in the spring than jump straight into multiple hours in the fall (leading into winter). It's a good practice run. [/quote]
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