What age to drop off at the movies?

What age would you be comfortable dropping DC off at a movie theater? This would be a matinee at a smaller movie theater with 2-3 other kids.

What age to drop off at the movies?

I did with DD1 when she was 12. But I have seen kids maybe 9/10 being dropped off too..

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I have a 9 year old and one turning 8 on Sunday. As of now I say NEVER but I reserve the right to change my mind .

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I agree with the PP-- maybe 12. I do see younger kids being dropped off but I personally am not comfortable with the idea.

What age to drop off at the movies?

WOW 9/10? With no adult supervision...Ohhh no way. My son is 11 & I'm not ready for that. I would assume it depends on your child's maturity & his/her friends. I would prob feel ok (my son) with dropping him off at 14/15...for now.

What age to drop off at the movies?

double post.

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I have an almost 15 yr. old and I would say 12. I also have a 9 1/2 yr. old and would never leave him without a parent there.

What age to drop off at the movies?

Thanks ladies I was thinking 12-13 as well.

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Multiplex.. 14-15. Small local theatre.. 11-12.

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we're at 11 & not there yet.

Of course, they won't sit with us in the theater if their friends are there

Like everything it will be baby steps. A small, local theater (4 movies) with us watching something in the next room a few times.

Then maybe I'll be ok with a drop off.

I've seen kids get dropped off at 9- 10 years old too. While they acted like they were alone, another kid's mom was in the theater with his younger sister & keeping an eye out.

What age to drop off at the movies?

My son and his friends just started this and they are 14 (9th grade). One of the moms drops them right in front and one of us picks up as soon as the movie is over. The first time is weird and I felt a little uncomfortable (thank god for cell phones so I was able to check in with him).

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My DD is only almost-7 and I cringe at the thought. I will say around 13-14 I may consider it, but who knows..maybe not til 18

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Posted by dawnygirl25

My DD is only almost-7 and I cringe at the thought. I will say around 13-14 I may consider it, but who knows..maybe not til 18

What age to drop off at the movies?

I can't imagine dropping my 12 year old off yet, so maybe 13-14?

What age to drop off at the movies?

My oldest (a boy) started at 13 - small and local.

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My 11 year old (who will be 12 on Tuesday) had his first drop off date at our local theatre recently! I was sick with nerves (circled the theater about 10 times, sat in the parking lot for a good 30 minutes.. ) but he did fine. He was with a group of about 10 kids his age.. I guess I should have felt worse for the other patrons and the workers..

I don't think I'll be that nervous next time!

Re: What age to drop off at the movies?

I would be comfortable I think at around age 16.