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Raising ayoung childis no walk in the park.
Its a whirlwind that never seems to slow down.
For oneRedditorssister, parenting her two-year-old had her feeling overwhelmed.
But after one too many quick favors, her brother had enough.
He left the toddler alone and walked out of the house.
The bold move sparked a wave of mixed reactions online.
Read on for the full story.
The NSPCC also advises that children under 12 should not be left home alone, especially for long periods.
Experts believe that much depends on the childs maturity, developmental stage, and preparedness for being unsupervised.
Suzanne Haney, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Child Abuse and Neglect.
So its really hard to give a safe age because of all the factors that play into it.
