Age Isn't Everything When Deciding If a Child Is Ready to Be Home A...
By Roy Barkhane
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As school starts, many parents face the decision of letting their children stay home alone after school. With after-school care often expensive and hard to find, parents aim for independence. But experts say age isn’t the only factor; readiness depends on skills and emotional maturity.
Age isn’t everything when deciding if a child is ready to be home alone.
Zooming out, the new details shift the near-term calculus for people directly involved and for anyone tracking the bigger picture.
Key Takeaways
- Age isn’t everything when deciding if a child is ready to be home alone.
What’s Next
- Follow-up: Age isn’t everything when deciding if a child is ready to be home alone.
Quick Facts
- Published: Roy Barkhnane • Sep 20, 2025 09:10 AM EDT
- Source mix: baltimoresun.com
