0
There are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages for children home alone, but many state agencies have published guidelines. Georgia, Illiniois, Maryland and Oregon are a few of the states with specific ages mentioned in their laws.
12 years of age appears to be the most common recommendation. Below in Related Links is an article entitled Home Alone Children Legal Age Limits which provides a state by state comparison with references. One guideline from a California child welfare representative suggests that 8 year olds and over can be left at home for a brief period of time (usually just after school).
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the legal age a child can be left at home at in Michigan?
A child must be at least 11 years old to stay home alone in Michigan. They can also babysit other children and siblings at this age.
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 does your child have to be before your child can be left home alone?
12!
What is the age you can leave your child home alone in Louisiana?
The state of Louisiana does not have a law that states the age in which a child can be left home alone. However it is never recommended that a child under age 12 be left home alone for any period of time.
Can a child be left alone ina home at the age of 8 years old?
No! A child has to be 10 years ol to stay home alone!
How long can a child of 11 years be left at home alone in the state of Maryland by themselves?
How long can a child of 12 years old be left at home alone in the state of Maryland?
At what age can you leave a child at home alone in VA?
I think it sould be mostly up to the parent but it should be when the child is mature enough to handle themselves and emergency situations. They should not be left home alone for too long the first time and go over the emergency procedures with your child.You may gradually increase the time alone if it is okay with the child. DO NOT LEAVE THE CHILD ALONE IF THEY DONT WANT TO BE LEFT HOME ALONE!!!!!
Age child can be left alone overnight in NJ?
A child could usually stay home at the age of 7, but an ethical and responsible person wouldn't leave their child home alone before the age of 12.
What age can a child be left home alone in Utah?
Twelve
How old can a child be to left home alone?
They can be left home at any time but the legal age is 12+.
How old does a child in Ontario need to be to be at home alone?
The legal age to stay home alone is 12 years
At what age can be child left alone at home in Il?
It really depends on the intelligence of your child, but most children don't get left alone until they are about 11 or 12.
