Yeah. How old do you think a child should be to walk home from school by themselves, cross very very heavy traffic intersections, but in a crosswalk with a crossing gard?
I see children every day who look to be 6-7 years old walking home alone and I think that is way to young. I remember when I felt too "old" to have my mom walk me to school, I was in second grade, but she still walked me to school...only she walked on the other side of the street![]()
What do you think?
Also, what's a good age to let yoru kis start staying home alone for short periods of time? I was 9 years old when I started staying home alone, but usualyl got scared and went to the next door neighbors house. I started babysitting my brother when I was 10.
It just seems so young to me now. If I had a kid I dont think I'd let it walk home from school alone until they were at least 8 or 9. Not stay home alone until 11 or 12, depending on maturity level of course.


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