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what age can or should your children be left at home alone?

Chris Cloke the Head of Child Protection Awareness at the NSPCC talks about the issue of leaving your child home alone.

How old should your child be to leave them on their own at home?
It comes after a Mum of 3 from the Thames Valley was formally cautioned by the police for leaving her 14 year old son in charge of his 3 year old brother whilst she went to the shops.
But what age can or should your children be left at home alone?
Anne asked Chris Cloke the Head of Child Protection Awareness at the NSPCC.

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Mon 7 Feb 2011 10:00

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  • Mon 7 Feb 2011 10:00