Why can't I be trusted to stay home alone?

Imagine this. You're home alone, in your bed,, scrolling through your feed and suddenly you find the bed shaking. You start to feel dizzy. Finally, you think clearly and conclude that it was an earthquake. You sat up and ran out of your room. read more

You have to SHOW that you can be trusted many times, and after every few times you get to be trusted a little bit more. read more

As a result, my 10-year-old daughter has become fixated on spreading her wings and enjoying unsupervised time getting into things, er, I mean being home without an adult present. Her brother is 12 and is allowed to stay at home for short periods of time, so naturally she feels she should have the same privileges. Siblings. read more

How to Be Safe When Home Alone (Kids) Three Parts: Preventing Danger Handling Emergencies Recognizing Trouble Community Q&A. You get to stay home alone! You're probably excited, but you also might be a little nervous. That's perfectly normal. You're being faced with new responsibilities. read more