Should I leave a 13 year old to stay in my house and take care of my pets? With an adult checking on her every so often.
Hello everyone!
In August I will be on a week long cruise. My cat will be 10 months at that point in time. He is on a schedule where he eats 4 times a day so we want someone to stay with him at home to follow his schedule. My cousin is 13. She already stays home with her siblings while her mom works at night. She also stayed at home while her mom went out of town. We live in a small town so safety is not too much of an issue; we are all around the corner if she needs anyone. She is responsible so that is why we are potentially trusting her to take care of the pets (Dog and Cat).
She wouldn’t have to be at the house 24/7, but it would be convenient for her to stay so her mom/grandma won’t have to shuttle her back and forth to the house at feeding times.
On one hand, I know she could handle it because she is responsible. On another hand, she is a teenager and 13. Any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated!
P.S., I am not a parent so not sure if 13 is a good age for this kind of responsibility. That is why I am looking for opinions lol.
P.P.S, If she stays at the house she will be paid and all her favorite foods filled in the house.