When can kids be left home alone?

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Thanks for the link Judy! When my oldest was 10, he took a "Staying Home Alone" course where he learned basic First Aid, what to do in case of emergency, etc. It helps give him and us confidence that he would be okay left for short periods of time. We also always had our cell phones so he could call us.

My kids did this last year and it was so good for them.