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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I live in Arlington and expecting my first child soon. I find this case disturbing, regardless of the particular situation, but because it made me look up the Arlington County rules. 8 years and under : Should not be left alone for any period of time. This includes leaving children unattended in cars, playgrounds and yards. 9 to 10 years : Should not be left alone for more than 1 ½ hours and only during daylight and early evening hours. 11 to 12 years : May be left alone for up to 3 hours, but not late at night or in circumstances requiring adult supervision. 13 to 15 years : May be left unsupervised, but not overnight. 16 to 17 years : May be left unsupervised for up to two consecutive overnight periods. Seriously, this is saying a 6 year old cannot EVER be alone, even in your own yard! It makes me anxious just thinking about it! I'm a child of the 90's. As soon as I was capable of riding a bike (at 5) I was allowed to ride to the corner and back. My mom sent me out into the yard ALL THE TIME, pretty much every day. I walked to school which was about 5 blocks starting in first grade (and on weekends to the playground), and now that would be neglect?! I can't believe most of the board is saying that's legitimate neglect and the children deserve to be picked up by CPS to allow young siblings to feel some freedom. To never be out of your parents watchful gaze until your 8 years old seems like a recipe for anxiety and mental health issues to me, and just hatred from your kid. My partner and I really have to think about leaving this damn town if the general consensus here would be we're bad parents and don't deserve children.[/quote] Fairfax guidelines are almost the same.[/quote] And I ignore them. My kids play in the yard by themselves. We're not all as crazy as this thread might suggest.[/quote] It's not against the rules to have them play in your yard by themselves as long as you keep an eye on them. I do, through the window sometimes [/quote] "watchful gaze"... I think YOU might have anxiety issues. Yes, they can be in the basement or another room, in their bedroom, in your yard. Tell them to stay out of the car/trunk on hot days though... just watch... it will be on the news in a matter of weeks, kid hides in family car/trunk and dies.[/quote]
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