[Mrs.Liberty]

She wasn't allowed to cross the street by herself but she was allowed to be left in a department store dressing room by herself.

[Politicalmom]

And stay home alone, with only a nine year old brother.

[VRWC_minion]

She wasn't allowed to cross the street by herself but she was allowed to be left in a department store dressing room by herself

What kind of store and were her parents in the store at the time ? I sometimes let my 7 year old use bathtroom alone provided I am outside door and depending on who else is in there. Judgement call.