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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Considering that it’s illegal, no.[/quote]

What is your basis for saying this is illegal?  Particularly when you don't know what jurisdiction she's talking about?  Cite the statute please![/quote]

Virginia: not law but accepted CPS guidelines say no younger than 13 without adult present: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/children-youth/child-supervision-guidelines

Maryland: must be 13

https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/News/childsafety/childsafetyfaqs.html

So keep making excuses... and hope your kids aren’t taken away.

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Maybe I'm misreading the Fairfax link you posted, but it says kids starting at 9 may be left unattended for brief periods of time:

8 years old and younger should always be in the care of a responsible person. Children this age should never be left unsupervised in homes, cars, playgrounds or yards.
•9-10 years old may be ready to be left unsupervised up to 1.5 hours during daylight and early evening hours.
•11-12 years old may be ready to be left unsupervised up to 3 hours during daylight and early evening hours.
•13-15 years old may be ready to be left unsupervised more than three hours but not overnight.
•16 years old and older may be ready to be left unsupervised overnight for one to two days, with a plan in place.
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