WHAT'S THE RIGHT AGE...?

To give your kid an allowance? To let her pierce her ears? You know your child better than anyone, but if you’ve ever wondered if the house rules are fair, here’s your chance to find out. Answer the questions below, and see what other parents are thinking in an upcoming issue of PARENTS.

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* To let your child sleep over at a friend's?

5 or 6

7 or 8

9 or older

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* To teach a child to ride a two-wheeler?

By age 4

7 or later

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* To say goodbye to a sippy cup?

15 to 18 months

By 2 years

By 3 years

When your child says she's ready

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* To let your child play on the computer by himself?

4 to 5

6 to 7

8 or older

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* To get your child a handheld video game or iPod?

4 to 5

6 to 7

8 or older

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* To let your child pierce her ears?

Under 2

By age 5

By age 10

Not until she’s 16 or older

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* To give your child household chores?

3 or younger

4 to 5

When he starts getting an allowance

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* To get your child started playing an instrument?

3 or younger

4 or 5

6 or 7

8 or older

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* To let your child answer the phone?

7 or older

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* To start an allowance?

5 to 6

7 to 8

9 or older

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* To let your child brush her teeth solo?

6 or older