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In response to "Poll. What do you think is the minimum age you can start leaving a child alone in the house for short periods of time? How about longer periods? " by bc/nc

My kids are 11 and 8. I'll leave both home together for short periods (30 minutes) and the 11 year old for longer

Posted by oblique (aka kkuphal) Sep 12 '11, 09:09

he spent the day home alone when my wife traveled over the summer but I checked in on him by phone frequently. He has a cell now

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The age can vary fairly widely. It's a matter of how much you trust their "impulse control." -- nm - mara Sep 12, 09:11 2
- And how strongly you expect state laws to be enforced, apparently -- nm - con_carne Sep 12, 09:12 1
  - I don't believe Illinois has specific provision (hard age rule) except that under 14 you're responsible for their welfare - oblique Sep 12, 09:14
Technically, they are not really alone. -- nm - The Ruiner Sep 12, 09:11

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