Is turning 18 big?
Is turning 18 big? But an 18th birthday is a big one; it may be the biggest one. You may shed a tear once the candles are blown out because, deep down, you understand that things are changing forever. And even though parents may look at their 18-year-olds and still see the small child within, turning 18 is the legal gateway to adulthood.
Can you leave a 16 year old home alone for a week UK?
The law does not say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it's an offence to leave a child alone if it places them at risk. Use your judgement on how mature your child is before you decide to leave them alone, for example at home or in a car.