However, if your child is prone to be a worrier, has nightmares most of the times and nervous or anxious when he is alone, that is an indication that he may not be ready to stay by themselves. But there are really children who will welcome the opportunity to demonstrate their maturity and take pride in being allowed to take charge at home.

Incase situation calls to leave your kid alone at home, how will you handle it? do you trust your kid well that h can already handle things all by himself? Well, here are some basic safety tips for being home alone.

First, establish your own House Rules that he should know and understand well, write it down and consider including homework and house chores as well as the use of phones, television sets, computers and other gadgets.

Familial relationship matters a lot so, stress early on that parents should not be called to settle minor sibling disputes and misunderstandings. This could be done through meetings or during after dinner.

Practice emergency procedures especially calling to 911. Never assumed that kids know what to say incase of emergency so once in a while rehearse some lines that he should say whenever the situation calls and discuss it well.

Try to avoid giving too much responsibility on your child and listen carefully when he wants to share his concerns. Be sure to discuss each day's schedule including all transportation plans so that parent's won't worry if the 'safe home' message is not received when expected.

Another thing, If you have a change of plans, or if you are not going to return home when you said you would, call and reassure your children. They tend to worry when things don't go according to plan, and a lack of information can cause them to panic.

Consider that no matter how mature your child acts, he or she is still a child. Children invariably make mistakes; they don't always react in a situation as you wish they would. And, even if they start off well without adult supervision, they can get 'spooked' and develop real fears about being all alone at home.

Encourage, support and reinforce your kids well and treat their mistakes as a learning tool towards achieving the upright one. Proper care and guidance makes it all for young ones to be confident and self-reliant.

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