5 questions to ask before leaving a child home alone
- Are they at least 10 years old?
- Do they want to stay home alone?
- Are they independent?
- Have they had any safety training?
- Have you prepared them to be home alone?
Program their cellphones with 9-1-1 for emergencies; your work and cellphone numbers; a backup number for a neighbor or relative; Poison Control, 800.222.1222; and your home address.
Source: safesitter.org