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[quote=Anonymous]As stated, it depends on the kid. What we are comfortable with for our 9 yr old: OK during waking hours if we are in the neighborhood (grocery store, dinner party at the neighbor's house) and could be home within 5-10 minutes. I think the longest was 3 hours when we were across the street. She can use the toaster oven, but not the microwave, stove or regular oven. I don't want her showering while we are not home b/c she is a klutz and that would be the one time she slips and falls in the tub. FWIW, we have dogs to keep her company and deter any would-be break ins. We also have a landline. And fabulous neighbors. I also won't take the dogs for a run while she is asleep, although that would make life a lot simpler when DH travels for work.[/quote]
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