In addition to parent-teacher conferences or other meetings in the schools, parents and family members in the School Transition Study discovered creative ways to gather and share information with teachers and to feel more comfortable doing so. For many families with older children between the ages of 9 and 12, the time comes when you must decide if your child is ready to care for himself. While some parents leave for work before school opens, others finish work long after school is over. Often there are few sitters or afterschool programs available at these times. Some families may learn suddenly the babysitter is no longer available or that their child is unhappy with his child care arrangements.
Some children ask to try new activities and stay home alone.
Sometimes care is too expensive or certain child care arrangements are not available during school breaks. The transition to having your child stay home alone is a big step for every family. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, many parents are afraid of leaving home without their children. Read this article from KidsHealth to find out how, with the proper planning, traveling without your children can be stress-free and beneficial to your family. Many families move for reasons like better job opportunities or to be closer to a sick relative.