Really in 2 minds about this so seeking some clarity ?
DH normally looks after DS after school, however he has a business trip coming up and will be away for 2-3 weeks.
All the childminders/after school clubs that might take DS are full or wouldn?t consider it for a short period.
We can call in various favours from friends but realistically wouldn?t have enough to cover the whole period (friends have other commitments after school and we wouldn?t ask any 1 friend to have him for more than 1 or 2 afternoons anyway in the interests of not imposing).
DS is brought home every day by a neighbour (who is one of the people we could ask to look after him for the odd time or 2).
I can jig my work hours so that I will be home at most an hour after him.
DS has just turned 9.
Both DH and I have memories of letting ourselves in after school and being alone for a similar period at a similar age. So DH has suggested that we give DS a key and ask the neighbour to make sure that he does get in ok (and put her and a couple of other neighbours on standby in case of emergencies). DS would most likely watch TV or play on the Wii for the whole time.
Are we (or would we) BU?
(and for those who mumble about we should have a proper back up plan I should point out it is highly unusual for DH to be away for so long at a time- he normally only goes away for 2 or 3 days which we can cope with).
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to leave (just) 9 year old home alone after school
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redskyatnight · 17/01/2013 12:31
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17/01/2013 14:01
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