| Filed under: Kids 8-11, Teens & tweens, Money & work, Health & safety, Life & style, Childcare I was at least twelve years old before I was allowed to cross the street by myself. It was several years after that I was allowed to stay home alone during the summer while my parents were at work instead of going to summer camp. I always felt like I could have stayed home earlier; now that I'm a parent I know how my parents felt: it was NEVER time to leave me home alone!So at what age is it appropriate to start leaving your little ones home alone--without a babysitter? A recent New York Times articl... » Original link |
