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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you guys are all nuts with the over the top “the eight year old cannot mind the five year old.” Presumably if the parents are working from home, they will be checking on these kids and providing meals. It just means the eight year old is in charge of yelling “hey parents, there is an emergency” if something happens. Just like they might need to do when one parent isn’t home and the other takes a shower. Of course, this assumes the kids are generally well behaved and neurotypical.

To the OP actual question, I don’t understand why you need to tell them much of anything other than “we decided to give you guys a break from some camps this summer.” You don’t have to get into the reasons why, etc. I would also consider some other choices that have been mentioned — like church camps that tend to be cheap, etc. Or keep at least a couple of weeks of camp. Kids of that age will get bored and there are likely a few cheaper choices to help break up the endless summer.[/quote]

I agree with this OP.  When I was 5, I was a quiet book reading child who understood and followed safety rules. I could be trusted to occupy myself in the house with my toys, books, and t.v.

Every child is different.  I find it believable that two companionable, well-behaved children can be in the house while parents work.
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