How long can a teenager stay home alone if we head off to a local campground? Daughter is 15 and says, "Go, I'll be fine." And no, she's not a heathen trying to get us out so she can party or what have you. She's pretty responsible and just doesn't want to stay with her grandmother or mother (my ex). Right now, I think my comfort limit is 2 days/1 night, but am considering 3 days/2 nights with checking in constantly. She has a permit and a vehicle for an emergency.
Lots of experience with this in my profession. She is a youngish minor (15). Today's world, I wouldn't leave her alone..If it goes bad, you will never forgive yourself...not worth it.
Mom (your ex) sounds like a logical bet...or take her.
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Brent and Gina wrote: How long can a teenager stay home alone if we head off to a local campground? Daughter is 15 and says, "Go, I'll be fine." And no, she's not a heathen trying to get us out so she can party or what have you. She's pretty responsible and just doesn't want to stay with her grandmother or mother (my ex). Right now, I think my comfort limit is 2 days/1 night, but am considering 3 days/2 nights with checking in constantly. She has a permit and a vehicle for an emergency.
What is your limit and experience?
I doubt anyone on the forum has experience with your child. If shes yours, be a responsible parent and make the decision that will be in your childs best interest.
Being a parent is a tough job. You need to do what your 15 yr old daughter needs, not what she wants. She needs adult supervision, in this day and age. It is not a reflection on her, it is the sad state of society and the danger they pose. Maybe a compromise - like ex/gran have your daughter and she can invite a friend? I take it she doesn't want to go with you? Again, would she camp if a friend came along?
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We raised 5 children, 3 boys, 2 girls, and never had a problem leaving one or more for two weeks. Granted things were different in those days. the oldest is 56, and youngest is (was) 49. I probably would not do that now. Maybe 3 or 4 days, and checking several times a day
I know what I did, I know what my "responsible" kids did, and I know what the grand kids are doing. Responsible kids are not mature and should be supervised. She may not do anything wrong but things happen, would she always know what to do? Someone checking in is a must.
She may very well be responsible, but so many things can happen--a fire at night, a break-in, friends show up and do something stupid----I would not trust leaving her alone. As someone said, if something does happen, you will have to live with that---not worth it.
the problem isn't with her, but with her "friends" when they find out she's home alone. (did someone say par tay?)
as good as kids are, their judgement is not dependable, and the braver they are, the more apt they are to doing something they think they can handle.
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How far away is "local"? I don't blame her for not wanting to go, but you are obviously worried. I wouldn't phone, but might swing by the house to grab something I forgot. Good luck.
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I stayed by myself for as long as a week at a time when I was 16 (both parents needed to travel for work sometimes). At that point I had a full driver's license and a reliable vehicle, and numerous relatives within a 15 minute drive. And now I wouldn't hesitate to let my 16-yo son stay home for two or three nights if he wanted. Like I was, he is very mature and responsible for his age, has good judgment and close relatives who are only a few minutes away.
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