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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Be careful who you brag too about this because the PP is right - CPS can be called and they can investigate.  Yes, legally the law specifics no age but their is an expectation that parents will use common sense. Also, the guidelines for all jurisdictions in NOVA say that a child age 7 and under should ever be left alone.  A neighbor could easily call when you leave and report your child alone.  Imagine having the cops come banging on the door and your poor kid there scared to death that the police have now shown up. [/quote]

First of all, I don't brag about it to anyone. People HERE asked, and I answered and simply wasn't apologetic or worried about the decision we've made.  CPS can waste their time investigating my fed, clothed, warm, healthy daughter instead of getting children out of homes where they are truly abused and neglected. Leaving a girl in a locked home for an hour is not neglect. Leaving a girl in a locked closet for days on end with little food or drink or human interaction is neglect. If they were to spend their time on something as trivial as my daughter staying home by herself for a little while, I would go public and shame the hell out of them for wasting resources and taxpayer money. 
Second of all, I DID use common sense - I waited until she felt comfortable, we went over and over what to do and not do in many different scenarios. 
Third of all, a guideline is simply a suggestion for people too stupid to figure things out themselves. A guideline is a suggestion, not a law. 
Fourth, I'm not in NOVA.
Fifth, I have imagined the cops coming to the door and we have already gone over what she is to do if that happens. 
But hey, thanks. [/quote]

I like you!   :lol: [/quote]

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