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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]8 seems to be the generally accepted age in all jurisdictions around here.  Depends on the kid and in your case, sounds more than fine.  My older one is 6.5 and I am sure by 8, I would be willing to leave him home for a short period like that but I have a feeling he will be too scared to be home alone even for 10 minutes!  I look forward to not having to drag out a sick kid to take the other one to the bus, etc.  [/quote]

In Loudoun the age is 10.[/quote]

And in Arlington it's 9. I know my 8 yo is more than capable of being home by himself for 20 minutes, but I stick with the county guideline because I don't need the hassle of some nosy nellie reporting me and having to justify why I didn't comply with their guidance.[/quote]

Those are recommended guidelines, not the law (at least in Arlington).

I leave 8.5 year old with 11-year old brother (and have since brother was 10) for quick errands.

My older one was uber responsible and cautious.  My younger one is a little more impulsive so I will wait to leave him by himself.
 You really have to look at the individual child too.[/quote]

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