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12 years old appears to be the most common recommendation. The link below provides a state by state comparison.
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∙ 16y ago== == The age at which a child can be left at home alone is only legislated in two states, Maryland and Illinois. The legal check is whether or not the child is safe and has the ability to take care of themselves. Most authorities agree that leaving a 12 year old alone at home for an hour or two is acceptable, but they should not be responsible for other children.
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∙ 15y agoThere are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages, but many state agencies have published guidelines (Georgia, Illinois, Maryland and Oregon are a few of the states with very specific ages). Typically 8 year olds and over can be left at home for up to several hours (usually after school before a parent gets home from work).
12 years old appears to be the most common recommendation. The link below provides a state by state comparison.
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∙ 12y agoA child has to be 18 to be left home alone in NJ. We have a friend whose parents went away for a week. My brother was staying with them (he was 1 month away from being 18). The school found out, reported them, and DYFS came in and took all the kids out. The parents were forced to leave their vacation early. Absolutely ridiculous situation, but 18 is law in NJ for overnight.
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∙ 9y agoThere are currently no laws that state how old a child must be to stay home alone. It is left up to the parents to decide if their child is ready for that or not.
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∙ 15y agoWhat is the legal age in NJ for children to be left alone overnight?
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∙ 14y agoThere is no law. It's up to the parent. Generally I'd say twelve and up, although it really just depends on the maturity of the child.
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∙ 14y ago12 years old
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What is the legal age children can be left home alone in WY?
13
Are Missouri and Maryland the only states with laws regarding children being left home alone?
See Related Links (Home Alone Children and Legal Age Limits) for listing of states with laws and guidelines.
What is the legal age to be left home alone in Craven County?
13
What is the legal age a child can be left home alone in Hong Kong?
8
What does the law say about leaving children home alone in England?
There is no legal age limit in the UK, it is left up to the parents discretion. However they can be prosecuted for leaving a child home alone for an extended amount of time in detrimental conditions. For babysitting you just have to be over the legal employment age.
What is the legal age children can be left home alone in WY?
13
Are Missouri and Maryland the only states with laws regarding children being left home alone?
See Related Links (Home Alone Children and Legal Age Limits) for listing of states with laws and guidelines.
Legal age for children to left home alone in Dagenham?
Well, you have to be fourteen to be able to 'babysit' somebody under fourteen.
What is the legal age to be left home alone?
14
What is the legal age to be left at home alone with a younger sibling in Manitoba Canada?
the legal age is 12 to be left alone with siblings. Keep in mind though that even at 12 some children arnt mature enough to be left alone even without having to care for siblings as well.
When can a child be left at home alone in Pennsylvania?
13 is the legal age for a child to be left alone in the US
How old can a child be to left home alone?
They can be left home at any time but the legal age is 12+.
What is the legal age children can be left home alone in Utah?
There is no specific legal age in Utah for leaving children home alone, but parents are expected to ensure their child's safety and well-being. It is generally recommended that children under the age of 12 should not be left unsupervised for an extended period of time.
What Legal age for children to be left in car alone?
10 im guessing
Legal age to stay home alone in Illinois?
In Illinois, there is no specific statutory age requirement to be left home alone. The state law only requires children under the age of 14 to be supervised by a responsible person. Parents are encouraged to assess the maturity level of their child before deciding whether it is safe for them to be left alone.
What is the legal age in TX that a child can be left home alone?
12
What age is legal in Maryland a child can be left home alone?
12
