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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Unless there are special needs, this is the most conservative I would be and I think you could possibly be more permissive depending on the kid. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/children-youth/child-supervision-guidelines#:~:text=11%2D12%20years%20old%20may,with%20a%20plan%20in%20place.[/quote] I think the guidelines may have changed recently. My oldest was 7 when my third child was born. I clearly remember reading that we could leave an 8 year old home alone for short periods of time. My youngest is now 7. We leave her for 20 min if I have to drive an older kid to school or sports very close by. She has multiple ways to contact us. I think you feel more comfortable if you have older kids. My oldest is now 14, almost 15.[/quote]
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