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05.24.08, 18:18 PM General Topics
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If you live in NYC at what age did you (or do most) allow dc to stay alone in apt or walk/take subway alone in City? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
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It depends on the the DC. Most families I know - between 10 and 12 for staying home alone for more than 15 or 20 minutes (between 8 - 10 for "I'm going to the deli, don't let anyone in" trips). Also between 10 and 12 for walking to/from school, a little older for subway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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I have a 10 and a 13 year old and don't agree. No one walks to school until mid-6th grade, which is 12, and many not until later. 2 13 yo's I know have ever taken the subway alone, and only because they live far from school. Staying home alone for a few minutes starts at 10, but for 30 minutes or more, at least 12. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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You have to know your dc, but 11 for walking to school,12 for taking the subway (easy, no change trips) and 11 for staying home alone for longer perods of time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:41 AM Flag
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this right on the money for everyone I know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:36 AM Flag
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6th grade [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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home along for a run to the deli, around 9. most kids start going to school on their own when they start middle school, which is 11. most kids travel in groups on the bus. alone on the bus or subway varies greatly and really depends on parents situation. those that did it early (11, 12) did so because they didn't have a choice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.08, 05:56 AM Flag
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