NickFeb 25

Just read a 1989 Calvin and Hobbes strip about Calvin being deliberately left home alone, unwisely, for a couple of hours. Calvin is 6.

The NSPCC says there is no set legal age and “while every child is different, we wouldn't recommend leaving a child under 12 years old home alone, particularly for longer periods of time.”

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/advice-for-families/home-alone/

How old were you when your parents first let you be at home alone?

8 or under
39.4%
9-10
27.9%
11-12
16.3%
13 or older, or they still won’t
16.3%
Poll ended at .
Staying home alone

Explore the NSPCC's expert advice on when and how to safely leave your child home alone, including legal guidelines, readiness indicators, and safety tips.

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Show threadPinchy63 🇨🇦Feb 25
@Nickiquote
I was babysitting other kids at age 9.
Show threadNickFeb 25
@Pinchy63 You must have been The Responsible One.
Show threadPinchy63 🇨🇦Feb 25
@Nickiquote
I sure was. Plus I enjoyed the money.
Show threadKim Possible Feb 25
@Pinchy63 @Nickiquote I gotta know the hourly rate.
Show threadPinchy63 🇨🇦Feb 25
@kimlockhartga @Nickiquote
There was no hourly rate. Usually you got 20 bucks for the whole night. Better money if the parents came home drunk which was often.
Show threadKaren D 🇨🇦Feb 25
@Pinchy63 @kimlockhartga @Nickiquote
That's all true except some drunk dads drove you home and wanted to ... give you a tip.... 😵‍💫🤬🤢
Show threadPinchy63 🇨🇦
@KarenDorman @kimlockhartga @Nickiquote
OMG yes! I remember walking home many a late night because I didn’t want to get into the car with a drunk dad.
Feb 28 at 3:57pmWeb