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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]12 years.

It was not easy, but I did not want to take any chances.[/quote]

Oy.  At 11 years old I was in charge of supervising my 6 year old sister from 3pm when we got off the school bus until my mom got home until 5:30.  I knew the rules - keep the door locked, don't answer for anyone, don't use the stove.  We managed to survive.  We would eat a snack, watch some TV and do our homework while we waited for mom.  You are going to raise a nervous child if you don't give them some freedom, confidence and trust.[/quote]

I think what you did at 11 years old was a [b]function of your circumstances[/b].  Your mom was working, you did not have other adult family members (grandma-grandpa, aunt-uncle, cousin etc) or neighbors who could supervise you. Your family did not have a nanny or babysitter to look after you for the 2-3 hours your mom was not home.

I am not raising a nervous child - she has freedom, confidence and my trust. She also has a heavy dose of common sense.  As I wrote before - it was not easy. I had to organize babysitting (nanny, neighbor, family) till the time she was 12.  My circumstances were such that I could afford to pay for childcare, have flexible working hours, as well as had family and neighbors who could help out.  Your mom's circumstance probably was not like mine. [/quote]

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