"Chris" wrote in message
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At what age can kids be responsible for taking things like tylenol or
allergy medicines on their own as needed? My son is turning 15 and
occassionally gets a headache and suffers from some mild seasonal
allergies. Until now I've kept all the medicines in my room and he has
to ask for pills. I'm thinking he is old enough to have tylenol and
OTC allergy medicines in his own bathroom to take when he wants. Any
experiences to share? I'm not really worried about him ODing on
tylenol, but wonder if there are some issues that maybe make this a bad
idea that I hadn't thought of. Or have I been way overprotective for
years!

It depends on the maturity of the kid. Who will your kid go to for meds when
he is in college in two or three years?

I think letting him have access to Tylenol and OTC allergy meds is
reasonable.

And make sure he has access to condoms, as well. That is something he is not
going to ask you for.

Jeff

Chris