Would you let them play outside?

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My sons are 3 1/2 and almost 2, we have a babysafed fenced in back yard, with toys and everything, Do you think if i leave the window open while i clean they should be OK to go play, part of me is kind of skiddish to let them but i have things i HAVE to get done around here and i dont really have time to spend all day out there with them, do you think they will be ok out their playing alone as long as they are still in earshot? How old do you think kids should be before they are left to play outside alone (in a fenced in backyard in earshot)?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I think they should be fine. Sit out there with them for a few days and teach them the rules (no climbing the fence, unlocking anything, don't go near this or that) and then go inside and see what happens. My 2 yr old plays in our backyard, and I check on him every 10 or so minutes, or when I can't hear him.

caramelqueen · Answer

I wouldn't do it...I always live by "If in doubt, do without". I understand your plight - I'm a stay at home mom of a 2 yr old and its hard to get everything done. Give them about an hour to play outside...then have them come in and play. And while they nap, or whatever...try to get a few things done. This world is crazy....and a fenced in yard won't stop some people. Better safe than sorry. Maybe when they are around 6 or 7 they could go out on their own and be within earshot and be fine.

I sometimes have to stay up late and get some chores done, while my child is in bed for the night. Its peaceful and you can get a lot done and FAST!

jazzy · Answer

I think that it really just depends on you. If you are comfortable with letting them out there alone then try it and see how it goes. I have a 4 year old and I don't let him outside without his older brothers. But my yard isn't fenced in either. If you do decide to let them go then just keep an eye on them.

mellost · Answer

now a days you can't be to careful.  At that age I would be outside with them, and say if you vacuum you may not be able to hear them and then it depends on if they get along.  Maybe you could go out there with them and wear them out and put them down for a nap and then do house work. I normally start when my kids are eating breakfast while they are in the high chairs and finish when they go to sleep. to many nut cases out there just plotting to take someone else children

pooh_honey2004 · Answer

that is a tough one 
do you trust your neighborhood? how far from the window will you be? How tall is your fence? Are you sure they cant get out? Really it depends on those answers. I mayself i wouldnt i would make time to sit out with them for an hour or so during the day.

deezee313 · Answer

i believe they are too young...mine are 7 and 4 and we just started letting them play out for a short while by themselves..maybe its ok to run inside and get something but not for any length of time.

Anonymous · Answer

As long as you are within ear shot it shouldn't be a problem.

It is a safe area for them.

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