Curiosity question. If you could see the whole back porch from the living room and kitchen, that’s connected to the house by a sliding glass and screen door and the whole porch is “fenced in” including a gate, would you let your toddler play on the porch on nice days? Or is that a no go for you? I heard someone talking about it the other day and wanted to see what others thought
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No, toddlers should always be supervised. I would not let my kids outside by themselves. This worlds to crazy and it takes one second to look away and something bad could happen
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How old is your child? because everyone has a different age idea of a toddler. toddlers are still in the habit of putting things in their mouth and I would be too worried about my kid choking on something because I’m not watching her. That was my experience with my daughter till she was 4 and understood to not put random things in her mouth, she could not be left alone for this reason. Also the height of the fence makes a difference too. If someone can reach over and grab the child then that’s a big NOPE
Yep, of course! I used to wash up while my little played in the sandpit outside the kitchen door at 12mo. Children need to feel capable and trusted to build resilience and skills.
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If the porch is fenced in/enclosed in someway, yeah - I’d leave the back door open and let them play as long as I could see/hear them.
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Nope. Toddlers need supervision and anything could happen. If something did happen then to me that is because of neglect. Don’t have kids if you don’t want to parent 
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I would say it depends on the toddler. My son as a toddler, no way. Other children I know, when they were toddlers, they could absolutely be left to play alone in the area you speak of.
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Ive always let my kids play outside by themselves once they demonstrated they were capable of making good choices and follow three rules, but making good choices came from being allowed to explore and make bad ones. It’s created problem solvers, it’s created a level trust between me and my kids and I don’t have to micromanage them. (The area and backyard in which we live has a lot do with that because its not visible from the road, and we sit an additional 600 feet off the main road).
If you can see them, then they’re not alone. If you know the porch is secure & they’re not in any kind of danger, why not?
I think it depends the child and where you live. Living more in the country I would allow it considering the yard is fenced in. If I lived in the city I’m not sure I would be okay with it personally.
I allowed my kids to go play outside by themselves after the age of 2 but we live in the country, we are securely fenced in and I have windows all along the wall that faces the backyard so I can watch them really well even if I’m doing chores in the house. I also like to leave the back door open so I can hear them better if the weather is nice.
Depends on the kid. My kids, absolutely not.
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Depends on the kid.
I would let mine
As long as it can be completely baby proofed so there’s no way for kiddo to climb out or anything. I’d check for any choking hazard the older kids might have left lol. I’d just leave the door open and not be too far.
Kid proof, door open sure but also depends on your child.
Also if you can see child at all time then the child isn’t alone.
Alone, hell no.
Idk about you, but my children like climbing and that sounds like an accident waiting to happen.
Now with me out there, actively watching and interacting with my child? Of course. Fresh air, and sun are great!