WWYD - Home alone?

[JBaxter]

I'd have ( and have done it) no issues with being gone for an hour&half - 2 hrs at that age. You are a phone call away and I'd check in once. Go have lunch.

[westwoodmom04]

I'd have ( and have done it) no issues with being gone for an hour&half - 2 hrs at that age. You are a phone call away and I'd check in once. Go have lunch.

I have done this not infrequently since dd was 9 (she is 10 now).

[hillview]

Assuming the kids dont FIGHT like my boys do I'd be totally fine with it. You are 10 mins away and they know how to call you right? DH could also come home and have lunch with the kids if he wanted to.

Are the nervous?

[BunnyBee]

Go to lunch. If your husband is that paranoid he can come home from work and sit there while nothing bad happens.

Yes, this.

[TwinFoxes]

Seriously, just go. It's 90 minutes. Kids aren't stupid. Your older daughter wants some independence so she's not going to screw this up. You are right; they are going to stare at the tv and not even notice you are gone.

Totally agree. It sounds like your DH doesn't have any specific concerns, other than "what if..." It sounds like they're trustworthy and would be fine. Enjoy lunch!

[roobee]

My 9 yo and 6 yo are on their own for about an hour a few times a week.

My 11 yo nephew won't let my MIL go to the mailbox at the end of the driveway when she's babysitting him so I think it depends on the kid. I will say that I think my nephew can't be left alone for 10 minutes because he's never been left alone for 10 minutes. Kids are really good at knowing what's expected of them.

[JBaxter]

My 9 yo and 6 yo are on their own for about an hour a few times a week.

My 11 yo nephew won't let my MIL go to the mailbox at the end of the driveway when she's babysitting him so I think it depends on the kid. I will say that I think my nephew can't be left alone for 10 minutes because he's never been left alone for 10 minutes. Kids are really good at knowing what's expected of them.

6 would be illegal in Maryland to eave alone with anyone under 13. 8 is the age when I started with mine leaving for short periods of time 1 - 1.5 hrs. ( also what the state allows ) Some states have age recommendations/ laws

[stefani]

I would be OK with leaving them alone for 90 minutes as long as you think they will get along. I only have 1 child, 11 years old, but I notice that he is more mischievous and pays less attention to his surroundings when he has a friend over.

[Binkandabee]

It sounds like a great opportunity to give them some independence. Kids need opportunities to make good decisions or else they will never know how. This is brief and you are close. Go for it!

[Corie]

We just left our kids at home for the very first time!!! My kids are age 10 and age 13.