From Facebook - I've left out names except mine, and the paragraph breaks are other peoples responses.
"this guy" is wondering how old a child has to be before you let them use a public restroom without a parent going in with them. I think seven is fine. What do you guys think?15 minutes ago ·

Sue Burns at 3:42pm July 3
Absolutely! At that age, they're starting to get embarrassed about things like that and are starting to want to prove they can do things on their own! (I may not be a parent, but I've babysat many a child over the years!)

Sue Burns at 3:49pm July 3
Oh, and I suggest going in with him to make sure there are no suspicious people in there, and waiting just outside the door until he comes out. Oh, and happy birthday, Ben!

I disagee. Sorry. With all the things that happen to children today I would not let my child go in by himself. I made my brother go into the ladies room until he was 10. He didn't like it but I didn't care. I would rather him be embarrassed then dead.

Or molested.


As long as you can see the door and any alternate exits, he should be ok. Restaurants don't worry me as much as something more public like a mall or park. In those cases, I would peek in first to check for creepers. Men's rooms scare me more than women's though!

Sue Burns at 3:53pm July 3
I kind of see where you're coming from, Sheila, but everything that happens today is just more prominent as opposed to more prevalent......

This was in Target today (the one on 28). One way in and one way out...and a pretty empty store. :)

Sorry, still think that is too young. I won't even let Jay go in the men's room by himself and he is 11......have heard too many awful stories......in Potomac Mills mall with boys that are over ten. If my boys go, the older two go together, sort of have the buddy system. Dylan is dragged with me:)
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