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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don’t any of you use neighborhood kids as babysitters?   You really wouldn’t leave a 16 year-old alone in a hotel room but you would leave one in your home watching your toddler?  
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No, wouldn’t do that either. Thanks for trying. [/quote]

Actually, I've done that.  My 13 year old next door neighbor babysat with her 11 year old sister helping.  Their parents were next door and the other neighbors on the other side were next door, they had a phone, and are highly responsible.  I plan to keep using them until they graduate.  They are learning great skills and my kids are developing great relationships with their neighbors.

I'm not sure about the age I'd personally feel comfortable leaving my kids in the hotel room while I go downstairs...depends on each child and their skill level.  I'd make sure they have a phone and would initially probably use a video camera to be able to check in quickly.  I'm thinking 10+ starting with just a few minutes and moving up towards an hour or two.  I would never leave the building.  I might run downstairs to grab coffee/breakfast a little sooner than that.  I honestly prefer to get a room with a nice balcony to enjoy while the kids are sleeping/playing on their tablets. [/quote]

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