At 7 years old my parents would leave for work before I had to go to school, so I had to eat breakfast, dress myself and go to school, locking the door behind me - the walk was across few busy streets which I was told how to cross. Then I would come back before they were home so likewise, I had to let myself in and just wait for them to come back.
I think nowadays if I did that with my son I would have child services called on me.
I think nowadays if I did that with my son I would have child services called on me.