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8yr old home alone..?

LegacyUser · 2012-05-30 14:06:33

There is a boy on my road who is home alone for about 2.5hours per day. He is 8, makes his own way home from school (walking about a mile), lets himself into the house and often goes out to play with other kids on the road until his older brother gets in from secondary school. Both parents get home after 7pm. I am a mum…

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#32 01-06-2012 6:29pm

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I don't know why one word in block capitals and three exclamation marks would make you close a thread.

I came here to ask for advice, to see what others might do in my situation. A situation where I don't know the parents involved, where I am obviously reluctant to ring the authorities immediately (which is why I came here for advice).

I am concernd for this kid and don't exactly know what to do, without bringing trouble to my own door. What's the problem with that?

As Orion said, if you suspect neglect then you are obliged to contact the authorities. You can make an anonymous phone call, details are in the link in Orion's post.

There's not a lot much more advice we can give you here.

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