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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Since you know the mom really well, and the girls have frequent play dates/sleepovers, I would say something. “When I picked DD up, she said the girls were home alone bc you went to the gym. I’m really uncomfortable with this at their age and would prefer to host from now on if you or DH won’t be there at any point.”

You’re going to get a lot of questions from DD and the mom if you suddenly change to only allowing playdates at your house w/ no explanation. Also, it’s okay to state your boundaries on comfort level for your children, no need to dance around this stuff or remain silent. [/quote]

I would do this.

I will leave mine home alone starting at age 8 alone but just to go around the corner to the store and back. I didn't drive anywhere lest I be in an accident. Older now, but when with friends I ask the parents if they are okay with me going around the corner to the store and leaving them alone for 10 -20 min. And then I do what they say. If the parent says no, then all the kids go with me to the store and back.

They ask me the same thing and ask me if an older child is doing the babysitting. actually, my friends tell me if the dad is now doing the hand off vs. them. Lots of simple communication and we all feel better.[/quote]

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