Before Leaving The Children In A House Alone, Consider These 5 Things

Illustration of considerations before leaving the children at home alone (Freepik/fxquadro)

YOGYAKARTA People believe in their children when they get older, it is necessary to consider many things. Of course parents are worried, especially when they start leaving them at home. Generally, this is starting to be done by parents when they are 9-12 years old. They are independent, or do basic homework without the help of their parents. But they are not yet mature and don't know much about the social and security aspects. So what if you leave the children at home alone?

Experts say children can complete responsibilities and are trusted at home without parents depending on maturity. Some of the factors you need to consider, including, as follows.

Most states, in America, have laws that determine how old a child can live at home alone. It's very clear and logically understood, 5-year-olds are too young to be left alone at home. Most experts say that it's okay to be left at home 10-11 years old in under an hour's duration and during the day. This is as long as they are not afraid to be alone.

Where you live, it may have a major impact on the level of child safety while left at home. If in urban areas it may be necessary to get used to several things before taking a child's self-reliance test. Also identify how the level of security you live in.

This is still related to security, because the obstacles that come unexpectedly, the rules regarding locking the door, not opening foreign guests into the house, the good child's situation. In addition, measure the child's responsibility, can be comfortable at home in no friend's condition, or also consider relatives who can accompany the child at home.

The consideration above, being the answer is not ready or ready if the children are left at home alone. Before you leave for the first time, make some rules at home covering different situations. Like what to do when the door bell rang, if the phone rang, time limit for watching television or screen time, and list of what viewing programs you can watch.

Well, if you leave the children at home, you need to consider the maturity of the eldest to take care of your sister. In addition, also consider how the level of independence of children in making good decisions, being able to follow the rules, and initiatives to handle certain situations.

Those are the five considerations before leaving the child alone at home for some time.