Would you let your 13 year old son sleep in a tent in the backyard over night?
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if it is in a safe neaborhood then sure, why not? my parents used to let me do it all the time. it was fun and got me out side to enjoy nature and the stars. I still love going out to view the stars and hear the sounds of nature. of corse dont let him do it alone, I did it with my brother who is 2 years older than I. also provide him with a key or some way to get in the house if some thing goes wrong.
yes..he's old enough to take care of himself
yes i would its what young boys do. its more of an adventure
why not?
yes but give him your cell phone and stay up late watching..it really depends on where you live and how close the neighbors are-it'd be safer to have a friend do it with him
as long as you don't live in a high crime area, it's not too cold outside, and he's not alone, why not?
Yes I would.I did it when I was young.
Yes, just don't lock the door so he can get back in.
Sure. As long as you live in a safe neighborhood I would see no problem with that.
Not by himself. But if he was with friends, then yes. As long as y ou live in a "safe" neighborhood. When I was little, my parents used to let me and my friends stay in our backyard. Just give him a cellphone to call you if there's any problems.
duh. its a kid thing.
It depends on the situation. Consider these things:
1) Are you in a safe neighborhood?
2) Is anybody going to be with him? Can you trust that person?
3) Is your backyard fenced in?
4) How responsible is your son?
Use your instinct. Consider everything. Why does he want to sleep outside?? If he just wants a camping experience and you don't feel comfortable, say no, but promise a nice camping trip soon! But...if you think he's just looking for an excuse to get out of the house and possibly sneak out...say no or keep an eye on him. =]
Basically, do you trust him? And do you trust the people around you?
Depends on the safety of the neighbourhood, your son's character, his friends, and your own personal house rules-might want to supply him with a cell phone for security.
Sure... in the warm weather
my son and a few friends sleep out side in a tent and his dad and i were looking out over them, and they didn't no lol. im a mother and we are concerned about all of our children all the time
I wouldn't let a 13 year old do that because you know boys he could sneak out and go any wear at any minute.
Well, it depends on many things. Do you live in a safe neighborhood? Also, do you trust him? Is he asking to go camping as an excuse to slip out at night without you noticing? How about for the first night, you sleep with him? It might be fun to do a family camping night together in the backyard.
In all parenting matters, I would trust your innermost instinct. I bet you know already what the right decision would be.
i do not know about now days but when i was younger me and all my friends use to sleep outside in the tent you know we had a lot of fun running the streets when we thought our parents was asleep would i let my child no way lol not after what i did
ya im 11 and i through a sleep over with my friends and it was like camping and it was really fun, just everyonce in a while
Yeah... assuming he is not the kind of boy who would sneak out half way through the night?
At age 13 you need to start acting like you trust him a little. Teens like to think they are trusted.
I agree with everyone except for the few that say you shouldn't let him. Life is to short let him be a kid he wont always be asking to do such an Innocent thing.
Yeah, but with no one else.
Pfft so a whacko can come in your backyard in carry him away?!
Lmao!!
But it depends on wat person they are if its a safe place then knock ur self out :)
well sure, if you give him a phone, a key, and NO GIRLS! other than that, what's the problem?
it's only in the backyard and he can take care of himself.
But really it's all about his maturity level and how responsible he is
Yes just make sure you check on him a few times throughout the night.
Yes, Why Woudn't You??
no way.
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