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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^^agree^^

When I was 12, I was able to be left home caring for an infant sibling as well as my other siblings.  It worries me that there are 10-12-yr olds who can't be left alone for 20 minutes while mom runs an errand.  [/quote]

When I was 12, I would do basic meal prep before my parents came home. Chopping, preheating the oven, sauteeing, etc. I was taught kitchen safety at a young age.

Most people will barely let their 12YO touch a stove. Is it because we're smarter now, or because we're scared to let kids learn how to do things? [/quote]

I was raised in a different country and culture. And while I was responsible for taking care of younger siblings and helping with chores around the house etc from an early age - we always had some adult family member available for us at all times.

I leave my 12 years old at home with her younger siblings all the time ... but this DCUM thread was about younger kids (8 year old) being left alone. I don't think that is safe - but if someone else is comfortable doing that with their kids - it's their choice. I don't think of this as good or bad - just not for us.

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