Should I let my 12|year|old son go to a store by himself?

Should I let my 12-year-old son go to a store by himself? - Quora

Absolutely, there are no restrictions for a twelve year old to go to shops and supermarkets by themselves. We have lived here since 1987, ...

What age to allow to go to the shop alone? : r/Parenting - Reddit

Would depend entirely on the sitiation e.g. how safe is your area, how mature is your kid. I feel like some mature kids in safe neighbourhoods ...

At what age can kids go out by themselves? - Care.com Resources

By age 10 or 11, they have that skill when the unsupervised time is short and directed, says one child welfare advocate. The American Academy of ...

What age do you allow child to go corner shop alone - Netmums

It depends on the child and the geography. We are a long way from a corner shop but mine have been allowed out to play since age 7 where we live ...

What age is old enough for kids to go to the mall by themselves?

No. You should watch your kids. Just ask a police officer. Another option would be to be in the same mall, but let her (or her and a friend) go ...

Should I let my 9yr old go to the shop by himself? - Netmums

Yup, I would let them. I think kids need to have a sense of independence and freedom. I was going to shops for my mum from the age of about 7.

Why I Let My 8-Year-Old Do the Shopping Alone

Tech entrepreneur Russ Perry's daughter wanted to do the grocery shopping alone. She's 8. He was going to say no. But then...

At what age to go to the store alone? - DC Urban Moms and Dads

I think 11-12. My kid is 9 and she plays in our neighborhood with a friend the same age. She can only do this if with someone else.

When would you let your child go to the shops on their own?

At a certain point - for some, perhaps younger than you might expect - your children will start asserting their independence that bit more. One ...

Friend let my son 9 go to shop on own | Mumsnet

I left my 9 year old son with a friend and have discovered that she let him and their daughter (also aged 9) go to the nearby shops on their own.

Stores not permitting guests 18 and under without adult supervision

AFAIK you can ask any unaccompanied minor to leave the store at any time. I do think posting a sign is a bit much. Then again it took years for ...

Should You Be Able to Shop Without an Adult? - Junior Scholastic

A growing number of stores and malls across the United States are requiring that minors be accompanied by an adult, especially on weekend afternoons and ...

Grocery Shopping with Kids - Purposeful Toys

Go to the grocery store with my kids? No thanks!” was something I used to always think. Honestly going to the grocery store with our children can be tough ...

Would You Send Your Four-Year-Old to the Store Alone?

It might just be giving kids more independence. Studies show that kids who are given more freedom to plan their own activities are better in ...

Do American Kids Ever Get to Go to a Store Alone? - Medium

I didn't let them walk to a shop on their own until age 10 or so. Most of their friends had to wait until they were even older. Most other ...

The day I left my son in the car - Salon.com

"You hate going to the store," I reminded him. "No I don't!" he said. I should have seen what was going on — my parents had been letting him ...

Dads Debate: When Can A Kid Be Dropped Off At The Mall?

As long as you are comfortable knowing the parents of the children she will be hanging out with then everything SHOULD be okay. Don't stress.

THAT TIME I SENT MY CHILDREN TO THE STORE....ALONE!

Do you allow your children some independence? I know it is not your typical sighting to see a seven and ten-year-old shopping alone at the ...

Leaving kids in store by themselves - RedFlagDeals.com Forums

I think it depends on the situation and children. With my kids 10 and 7, I would have no problems leaving them in a store for a short period of ...

When Is It OK For My Child To Go To The Mall With Friends?

This week I will respond to the parent who asked about when it is okay to let kids go to mall with just friends. As you all know, disclaimer up ...