Leaving the Kids at Home Alone Securely

How old is “old enough”?

Dwelling on the question isn’t really that necessary, since the U.S. legislated a child protection law, where they clearly set the boundaries for such occasions. A child below 7 years should never be left alone. Kids between 8-10 years can remain unsupervised for half an hour in daylight. 12-year olds kids can double the alone time under the same conditions.

The 15th year marks the age when they are old enough to be left unsupervised overnight, while juveniles above 16 can be left at home for 3 days. Still, these are just bare numbers, and as we know, every child is different. Their maturity level, their willingness to follow directions, the neighborhood’s safety level and the number of other children in the house should be considered before making such a vital decision.

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Silently keeping an eye on them

Modern technology works in your favor, even if you don’t trust your kids with such big responsibilities. Parents who are forced to leave their kids at home on a regular basis should consider opting for a home security company that offers remote cameras. This allows you to access the video feed from your tablet and smartphone, allowing you to keep an eye on your cubs while working. The cameras show when they arrive from school, whether they are doing their homework, plus it registers compromising evidence on the mysterious candy jar heist. When things turn serious, and a sensor picks up environmental or personal danger, the monitoring personnel of the alarm company contacts you immediately, so you can call your kids to instruct them to safety.