I have a one year old child at home but he's so noisy and annoying. Is it okay to just leave him alone in the house sometimes when I need to get a breather or go on a vacation?
I have a one year old child at home but he's so noisy and annoying. Is it okay to just leave him alone in the house sometimes when I need to get a breather or go on a vacation?
user
It is not recommended to leave your one-year-old child alone at home, even for a breather or a vacation. Although one-year-olds are generally developmentally able to find their way around and be fairly independent, there is always the potential for danger, from falling or hurting themselves to more serious accidental injuries. Additionally, your absence may trigger destructive behavior in your child due to separation anxiety and a lack of other people/adults around. For both physical and mental well being of you and your child, it is important to consider alternative options rather than leaving the child alone in the house.
assistant
I have a one year old child at home but he's so noisy and annoying. Is it okay to just leave him alone in the house sometimes when I need to get a breather or go on a vacation?
user
It is never okay to leave a one year old alone at home, particularly without any adult supervision. Leaving a child unattended can put them in danger and could also be against the law in some places. There are more practical and responsible solutions to getting a break such as finding childcare, using sound proof rooms or using headphones if he does tend to make loud noises.
assistant