KSB2424 3,082 Posted January 17, 2019 Id say 12 for a half day. Which is what 6th grade? Prolly 14-15 for a full day or to babysit other kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted January 17, 2019 Interesting article on how kids bath time can actually help restore some balance and free time to your marriage. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Yates A+ material 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince44 202 Posted January 17, 2019 Depends on the kid and if you taught them right. For the full work day when your at office, 11 to 13 years old. For an hour or so to run to store, 9 to 10 years old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted January 17, 2019 Funny story...my daughter was home alone...probably 11 or 12. My wife and i and our youngest..9 are coming home from a birthday party. So my wife calls her on her cell phone..to tell her we are on our way home...meanwhile my youngest in the backseat calls the house phone..and does a scary voice and says something like I can see you. My oldest starts screaming...my wife is flipping out..all of a sudden my daughter starts howling laughing in the backseat. Classic. My daughter wouldnt stay home by herself for 2 more years I really dont do the story justice..but it is a regular source of hilarity when family is around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The PosterFormerlyKnownAs 61 Posted January 17, 2019 11 was about right for ours. Had older babysitting the younger at 12.... not overnight, but significant periods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,638 Posted January 17, 2019 Funny story...my daughter was home alone...probably 11 or 12. My wife and i and our youngest..9 are coming home from a birthday party. So my wife calls her on her cell phone..to tell her we are on our way home...meanwhile my youngest in the backseat calls the house phone..and does a scary voice and says something like I can see you. My oldest starts screaming...my wife is flipping out..all of a sudden my daughter starts howling laughing in the backseat. Classic. My daughter wouldnt stay home by herself for 2 more years I really dont do the story justice..but it is a regular source of hilarity when family is around That's Great. Huge Daughter props. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,638 Posted January 17, 2019 11 was about right for ours. Had older babysitting the younger at 12.... not overnight, but significant periods. Significant periods at 12? ...nah, never mind .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites