The magic number- That age where you can leave your kids alone

In today’s fast-paced world, where mums and dads are both working hard to bring the bread to the table, the question of leaving kids on their own, even for some time remains unanswered.

According to a study, around 40% of children in the world are ‘latch key’ kids, meaning, they return to empty homes, unlock the keys and settle in for a good amount of time before either of the parents returns home from work.

This is a trend developing more in recent times as the concept of the nuclear family, and both parents working is emerging, contrary to the past generations that consisted of stay-at-home moms only.

The golden question, ‘ When can I leave my child unattended fearlessly’ needs to be explored as more and more mums are now entering the workforce.

In this article, we will shed some light on the ‘right age’ for kids to be left alone and what measures parents can take to ensure their kids’ safety.

As human beings, we must understand that every child grows and matures at his/her own pace, and therefore one 10 years old may be completely different from another 10 years old in terms of maturity.