When the parents are away.... - Empty Closets - A safe online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people coming out

beckyg · 3rd Jul 2008, 10:43 AM

My sister-in-law called last night and asked if my almost 16 year old nephew could stay with us while they are away this weekend. I'm sure he's thrilled.

Luckily, he loves his Aunt Becky.

Anyway, I was wondering how old you guys were when your parents let you stay home alone for the weekend and if you managed to get in any trouble.

My kids haven't confessed to doing one thing. Either they are really good kids or very secretive.

However, when my parents left town when I was a teenager, that was a different story. My Dad didn't trust me very much and with probably good reason. He used to limit my use of the car to going to work and returning home so he would check the mileage before he left. Fortunately for me, the odometers could be reversed on cars by backing up. One night I had to back all the way to my friends house and she lived 5 miles out of town. Yeah, that was a big kink in the neck. I wasn't the only one of my friends who did this either. I would also have the occassional small party with boys and booze. My grandmother lived two houses away so she could see my every move. I couldn't get away with too much. Still, I didn't do anything too horribly bad.

So how old were you when you were allowed to stay home alone for the weekend and did you get in any trouble?

Beebo · 3rd Jul 2008, 10:48 AM

hahahah. Mostly I have been good. But my parents go away so much, especially when I was just like 14 years old.... they left like every single weekend. But... I honestly only have ever had one party, and at that party, a friend of mine got drunk and jumped down my stairs and broke through my wall!

I never have hosted a party without their permission since then. o_O lame, I know.

Kat22 · 3rd Jul 2008, 10:50 AM

Ha ha Becky, as you kinda already know a little bit about my parents from other threads you'll enjoy this.

When I was a senior in High School my parents went on a week long trip. I was a month shy of 18 and my little sister had just turned 15. We both were good kids. Both top in our classes, I had a job at the hospital at that time, and my little sister had theatre stuff after school. We were never home long enough to get into trouble! lol They made my grandma who lives 5 hours away come to stay with us! Even today now that I have my own house and live in a different town, my mom will occassionally call me during the school year to make sure I'm "In and being productive." lol

Last summer, however, I was home from college and my parents left for the night. I had the party of my life, more or less just to get back at them for not trusting me earlier. lol I didn't even drink at the party....

3rd Jul 2008, 10:50 AM

I was left alone in my house for a week when my dad was in the hospital: No calls from family or my dad, no supervision, no anything. Was 8 months ago.

-Michael- · 3rd Jul 2008, 10:53 AM

Due to being a single parent we always had to go to my grandads house while my dad was on night shifts.

But we matred quickly andheas fine leaving us when we were abut 13-14 ...

a weekend away though...

The frt time was fun...

lets just say when they got back they had an avarge clean house and o suspicions.
Then we got "why is there tomato ketchup on the wall"...

oops haha

My parties rock.

**Martin** · 3rd Jul 2008, 10:55 AM

I looked after the house for new year when my parents went to France. I had company the night before new year, but for new year it was just me and the dog (Lola). I actually liked it.

3rd Jul 2008, 11:09 AM

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Tim · 3rd Jul 2008, 11:11 AM

My mom has left me and my sisters alone twice, One sister never came home except for sleep, like she does now, and my other sister does nothing but talk to her internet boyfriend, so they had no influence, but I didn't do anything either

I had to take care of them >_> (Which seems wrong, considering they're older then me) <_< Even had to call an ambulance for one of them, as she had a pain in her stomach and it hurt to move, and we had no way to get her to the hospital :S

beckyg · 3rd Jul 2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Beebo

hahahah. Mostly I have been good. But my parents go away so much, especially when I was just like 14 years old.... they left like every single weekend. But... I honestly only have ever had one party, and at that party, a friend of mine got drunk and jumped down my stairs and broke through my wall!

I never have hosted a party without their permission since then. o_O lame, I know.

Oh no!

Were you grounded for life?

Beebo · 3rd Jul 2008, 11:25 AM

hahah, I told them I was running down the stairs and I tripped and crashed into the wall. lol.

Definatly saved my friends reputation, and saved myself from being caught. (I lied)

beckyg · 3rd Jul 2008, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beebo

hahah, I told them I was running down the stairs and I tripped and crashed into the wall. lol.

Definatly saved my friends reputation, and saved myself from being caught. (I lied)

Good answer.

Alexander · 3rd Jul 2008, 03:45 PM

I was allowed to stay with my sister when she turned 16. She would leave and party and I would stay home and party.

**Corny** · 3rd Jul 2008, 04:24 PM

i believe the first time i was alone longer than an eveing or so was when i was 15. i didn't dare to do something at that time. one year later that was a different story

i had to hover the dried-in pieces of puke out of the lawn *cough* (mind that 16 is the legal age for drinking "soft" alcohol like sparkling wine and beer here). i didn't get much better for the next 3 years - today i call this "my wild years". and after telling this, now i feel old .. lol

3rd Jul 2008, 04:28 PM

Lol the first time I got to stay by myself was when I was 12. I couldnt get into much trouble as my sister was very young and I had to make sure she wasn't getting in trouble.

LOVEjames · 3rd Jul 2008, 04:38 PM

My father left me alone when I was 8 while he went to work, and I woke up at like 9am to find that no one was tehre, so I walked down to the gas station in my pajamas and called 911. After that, I started living with my grandmother.

But other than that... hm. I think I was 12 or so. I'm fairly capable of living by myself, and I don't have any friends around here to have a party with, so I don't have to worry about that. :P

beckyg · 3rd Jul 2008, 04:51 PM

Yeah, 8 is a little young to be left home alone James. Good thing you called 911.

If you ever come down to Oregon, you can party with me.

LOVEjames · 3rd Jul 2008, 04:52 PM

xD I plan on going to the University of Portland for my Bachelors in a couple of years, so you very well might see me.

beckyg · 3rd Jul 2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovejames

xd I Plan On Going To The University Of Portland For My Bachelors In A Couple Of Years, So You Very Well Might See Me.

Yeah!!!!

Malchik89 · 3rd Jul 2008, 05:16 PM

Its very rare that i ever have the house completely to myself, especially with my dad not working now...he's like forever bound to my house D:

HalfInsane · 3rd Jul 2008, 07:29 PM

My parents have left me home alone for a weekend since I turned 15. Then again, I'm always left with both my little sisters so that'd be their reasoning for waiting until then. It's also because of my siblings that I couldn't really throw a party even if I tried. Although, I'm honestly too lazy to clean up that much of a mess anyways. Much rather go to a party and someone else's house. And once again, being left in charge of my sisters I had to try to keep things pretty in control. I cooked them two out of three meals a day and kept the house spotless... not the funnest way to spend a weekend. xD

3rd Jul 2008, 10:43 AM	#1
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	When the parents are away.... My sister-in-law called last night and asked if my almost 16 year old nephew could stay with us while they are away this weekend. I'm sure he's thrilled. Luckily, he loves his Aunt Becky. Anyway, I was wondering how old you guys were when your parents let you stay home alone for the weekend and if you managed to get in any trouble. My kids haven't confessed to doing one thing. Either they are really good kids or very secretive. However, when my parents left town when I was a teenager, that was a different story. My Dad didn't trust me very much and with probably good reason. He used to limit my use of the car to going to work and returning home so he would check the mileage before he left. Fortunately for me, the odometers could be reversed on cars by backing up. One night I had to back all the way to my friends house and she lived 5 miles out of town. Yeah, that was a big kink in the neck. I wasn't the only one of my friends who did this either. I would also have the occassional small party with boys and booze. My grandmother lived two houses away so she could see my every move. I couldn't get away with too much. Still, I didn't do anything too horribly bad. So how old were you when you were allowed to stay home alone for the weekend and did you get in any trouble? __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

3rd Jul 2008, 10:48 AM	#2
Beebo the cat what has facial hair. Full Member Gender: MAN Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Toronto Age: 23 Posts: 893 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: When the parents are away.... hahahah. Mostly I have been good. But my parents go away so much, especially when I was just like 14 years old.... they left like every single weekend. But... I honestly only have ever had one party, and at that party, a friend of mine got drunk and jumped down my stairs and broke through my wall! I never have hosted a party without their permission since then. o_O lame, I know. __________________ New Song up. a rough version of "The Ghost of Adam".(I will be adding more.)

3rd Jul 2008, 10:50 AM	#3
Kat22 My Life is Hype, My Love is Hype Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Very much femmie...but very much Lezzie!! Out Status: Ask and I won't lie! Location: USA Age: 24 Posts: 249 Join Date: Aug 2007	Re: When the parents are away.... Ha ha Becky, as you kinda already know a little bit about my parents from other threads you'll enjoy this. When I was a senior in High School my parents went on a week long trip. I was a month shy of 18 and my little sister had just turned 15. We both were good kids. Both top in our classes, I had a job at the hospital at that time, and my little sister had theatre stuff after school. We were never home long enough to get into trouble! lol They made my grandma who lives 5 hours away come to stay with us! Even today now that I have my own house and live in a different town, my mom will occassionally call me during the school year to make sure I'm "In and being productive." lol Last summer, however, I was home from college and my parents left for the night. I had the party of my life, more or less just to get back at them for not trusting me earlier. lol I didn't even drink at the party.... __________________ Kat I'm old enough to know... but young enough not to say no...

3rd Jul 2008, 10:50 AM	#4
Quitex Guest Posts: n/a	Re: When the parents are away.... I was left alone in my house for a week when my dad was in the hospital: No calls from family or my dad, no supervision, no anything. Was 8 months ago.

3rd Jul 2008, 10:53 AM	#5
-Michael- Been gone a while. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: DragonPhoenixLightningAwesome Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Middlesbrough, North-east England Age: 20 Posts: 2,195 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: When the parents are away.... Due to being a single parent we always had to go to my grandads house while my dad was on night shifts. But we matred quickly andheas fine leaving us when we were abut 13-14 ... a weekend away though... The frt time was fun... lets just say when they got back they had an avarge clean house and o suspicions. Then we got "why is there tomato ketchup on the wall"... oops haha My parties rock.

3rd Jul 2008, 10:55 AM	#6
Martin EC's Red Queen EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Merseyside, UK Age: 21 Posts: 8,031 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: When the parents are away.... I looked after the house for new year when my parents went to France. I had company the night before new year, but for new year it was just me and the dog (Lola). I actually liked it. __________________ The blue whale ejaculates up to 40 gallons during sexual intercourse, but only 10 gallons enters the female. Do you still wonder why the sea tastes salty?

3rd Jul 2008, 11:09 AM	#7
Ty Guest Posts: n/a	Re: When the parents are away.... Alcololz ensures a good time with friends.

3rd Jul 2008, 11:11 AM	#8
Tim Psycho Glitter Btch Full Member Gender:* Guy, Unless Life Was a Horrible April Fools Joke. Orientation: Gay/Asexual/Confusing to Explain Out Status: Armed and Fabulous! XD Location: California Age: 23 Posts: 7,379 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: When the parents are away.... My mom has left me and my sisters alone twice, One sister never came home except for sleep, like she does now, and my other sister does nothing but talk to her internet boyfriend, so they had no influence, but I didn't do anything either I had to take care of them >_> (Which seems wrong, considering they're older then me) <_< Even had to call an ambulance for one of them, as she had a pain in her stomach and it hurt to move, and we had no way to get her to the hospital :S __________________ Rawr! :3 ~The Stalker User Known As Tim~ Rawr! :3 EC's Sailor Star Healer, Oxymoron and All. Star Sensitive Inferno! Sailor Starlight, Stage On! [Vic] 7:49 pm: I keep my pants off in public.

3rd Jul 2008, 11:25 AM	#10
Beebo the cat what has facial hair. Full Member Gender: MAN Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Toronto Age: 23 Posts: 893 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: When the parents are away.... hahah, I told them I was running down the stairs and I tripped and crashed into the wall. lol. Definatly saved my friends reputation, and saved myself from being caught. (I lied) __________________ New Song up. a rough version of "The Ghost of Adam".(I will be adding more.)

3rd Jul 2008, 03:45 PM	#12
Alexander EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Red Hook NY Age: 19 Posts: 2,736 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: When the parents are away.... I was allowed to stay with my sister when she turned 16. She would leave and party and I would stay home and party.

3rd Jul 2008, 04:24 PM	#13
Corny Administrators EC Tech Admin Gender: Male Location: Germany (old europe) Age: 30 Posts: 799 Join Date: Dec 2004	Re: When the parents are away.... i believe the first time i was alone longer than an eveing or so was when i was 15. i didn't dare to do something at that time. one year later that was a different story i had to hover the dried-in pieces of puke out of the lawn cough (mind that 16 is the legal age for drinking "soft" alcohol like sparkling wine and beer here). i didn't get much better for the next 3 years - today i call this "my wild years". and after telling this, now i feel old .. lol

3rd Jul 2008, 04:28 PM	#14
Midnight Angel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: When the parents are away.... Lol the first time I got to stay by myself was when I was 12. I couldnt get into much trouble as my sister was very young and I had to make sure she wasn't getting in trouble.

3rd Jul 2008, 04:38 PM	#15
LOVEjames \o/ Love! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: 4.9 Out Status: Pretty out Location: Seattle, WA Age: 21 Posts: 1,075 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: When the parents are away.... My father left me alone when I was 8 while he went to work, and I woke up at like 9am to find that no one was tehre, so I walked down to the gas station in my pajamas and called 911. After that, I started living with my grandmother. But other than that... hm. I think I was 12 or so. I'm fairly capable of living by myself, and I don't have any friends around here to have a party with, so I don't have to worry about that. :P __________________ La la la la la.

3rd Jul 2008, 04:51 PM	#16
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: When the parents are away.... Yeah, 8 is a little young to be left home alone James. Good thing you called 911. If you ever come down to Oregon, you can party with me. __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

3rd Jul 2008, 04:52 PM	#17
LOVEjames \o/ Love! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: 4.9 Out Status: Pretty out Location: Seattle, WA Age: 21 Posts: 1,075 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: When the parents are away.... xD I plan on going to the University of Portland for my Bachelors in a couple of years, so you very well might see me. __________________ La la la la la.

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HalfInsane EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Everyone Location: BC, Canada Age: 20 Posts: 400 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: When the parents are away.... My parents have left me home alone for a weekend since I turned 15. Then again, I'm always left with both my little sisters so that'd be their reasoning for waiting until then. It's also because of my siblings that I couldn't really throw a party even if I tried. Although, I'm honestly too lazy to clean up that much of a mess anyways. Much rather go to a party and someone else's house. And once again, being left in charge of my sisters I had to try to keep things pretty in control. I cooked them two out of three meals a day and kept the house spotless... not the funnest way to spend a weekend. xD