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Teenagers 'going to take advantage' of being left home alone

When exactly is a child old enough to be left at home on their own? It is something that more people will be thinking about now that children are off for the summer – especially now that most households have two working parents. Speaking on Newstalk earlier today Dr David Coleman, Clinical Psychologist, raised some of the issues to consider when leaving a child at home alone. Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by parents to discuss…

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12.05 22 Jun 2023


Teenagers 'going to take advantage' of being left home alone


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When exactly is a child old enough to be left at home on their own? It is something that more people will be thinking about now that children are off for the summer – especially now that most households have two working parents.

Speaking on Newstalk earlier today Dr David Coleman, Clinical Psychologist, raised some of the issues to consider when leaving a child at home alone.

Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by parents to discuss…


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