Do you think it's wrong of the Dad to sleep until noon with let's say two kids ages 10 and 13 at home? Do you think those two kids are capable of caring for themselves for a few hours as long as Dad is there?What are your thoughts on older children caring for themselves while a parent sleeps?
I think it's fine. It's not like the parents are just being lazy--they have to work. I think it would be unreasonable to expect Dad to stay up. If a parent is there, they can wake them up if something is wrong.What are your thoughts on older children caring for themselves while a parent sleeps?
At the ages you list, for most of the year they'd be getting themselves off to school, and at those ages a child should be capable of doing that. For days when they're not in school, there's no reason a child that age shouldn't be able to prepare a bowl of cereal and toast, especially the thirteen year old. Unless the parents are aware they have super mischievous or children that disregard the rules, it shouldn't be a problem. If anything catastrophic were to happen, dad's right there to be woken up.
No. It's fine.
Kids don't need (or want) someone hovering over them 24/7. It'll boost their self esteem and confidence and independence to look after themselves. And they can always wake their father up. Contrary to pop culture, most fathers are perfectly capable of parenting.
I'd say for the family if they're worrying about a few hours of not being hovered over, to just cut the umbilical cord already. They're fine. Kids historically (and even today in less neurotic, smothering societies) have been looking after themselves a lot earlier, and when given the opportunity, can be just as capable of doing so today.
There's Nothing wrong with that because there 10 and 13 years old, so there going to be in school. So say there in school from 8am-3pm. Dad will be awake by the time they get home. If he's still asleep the kids should be self sufficent enough to take care of themselves. And if the 10 year old can't take care of them then the 13 year old can always help. And if a problem arises then the kids can wake the dad. They should be fine.
Yes, they are capable. if they were home alone, I would say no, but dad is there in case they need anything. They are capable of making themselves breakfast (cereal, microwave breakfast, but DO NOT use the stove). Dad can make lunch when he gets up. They can watch TV or do chores until dad gets up, it should only be a 3 or 4 hours from the time they get up.
Plus, this time of year, the kids should be in school anyway.
Yes.
My parents loved and cared for us, but they expected a certain amount of independece from us. By the age of 12 we were expected to do our own wash, and prepare our own breakfast and lunches (for school, too) clean our own bathrooms, and keep our belongings put away, Older children were expected to help younger children.
I don't think that's bad at all, as long as your children are responsible.
how long are they by themselves? i would figure that age should be in school. as long as mom or dad gets them off to school.
if not in school...... i dont know. i guess maybe. personally i would feel guilty sleeping while my kids where up. even at those ages. i mean i was able to function on very little sleep with both of my kids when they were newborns. i did it and survived.
I am a semi pro golfer and I need my sleep. I always sleep in till noon and my 4 year old fends for himself till then. he knows how to use the toaster and or get his own bowl of cereal. If my 4 yo can do it a 10+ yo can.
Yep they are perfectly fine. I have a 11 year old sister and I am 14 and both my parents work all day. And we are fine.
yeah i don't see why not. if anything happens dads still there and they can wake him up.
at 13 i was baby sitting multiple young kids( aged 2-8) at a time by myself..
Absolutly, they probably love it as they can play DS or PS2 all the want lol (at least thats how my 10 year olds feel when I sleep in)
yes families have to work together to make things work ..
Of course! If there is an emergency they can wake up dad. They would be fine!
Yeah.... if there is anything wrong the kids can just wake Dad up.
i think its ok as long as they know the typical safety precautions.
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