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“When is a child ready to stay home alone?” is a simple question. Answering it is not necessarily simple.
The question covers so many variables. Each child matures at a different rate. Home and neighborhood situations vary. Many factors go into answering the question for a specific child.
Parents need to sit down with each child and analyze their specific situation before deciding whether or not to allow a child to be home alone. Materials for children ages 10 to 14 in self-care (latch key) situations can help all families facing the ‘home alone’ dilemma. The Staying Home Alone - Are You and Your Child Ready? brochure guides parents and children through a series of questions to help them come up with the correct answer for each child. Call or come by the Extension Office if you would like a copy.
Is the child ready? Has the child asked to stay home alone? Does the parents honestly believe the child is ready? Trust the child’s ability to fend for him or herself when alone? Does the child follow through with chores? Carry house keys without losing them?
Are the parents ready?'Or are they anxious about leaving the child alone? Can they be easily reached by phone? Can they be available every day for a child’s check-in call? If not, is there another adult who can
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