It does depend on the kid, but I think 8 is too young. My kid is 10 and fully capable of being by herself but I still wouldn’t let her lol. I’d say early teen yrs is a more acceptable age to be alone.
__________________
‘I have been one acquainted with the night.
I have walked out in rain—and back in rain.
I have outwalked the furthest city light.’
~Robert Frost~
|