Laws do not prescribe a minimum age, but the child's maturity and ability to take care of themselves will be a factor in determining if there was any child endangerment. AnswerMichigan, as almost every state, does not have a law specifying the age at which a minor child can be left home alone. The basic criteria is the circumstances and the amount of time that the child is left rather than age, which creates a legal "Catch-22". The law presumes that the parent(s) or adult caregiver will be prudent in assessing the child or children's level of maturity when making such a decision. It goes without saying one should never leave an infant or small child alone for any length of time. Generally a child under the age of 12 is not considered mature enough to deal with some of the circumstances that might arise.
If a minor child is injured and needs medical attention or is found left in an environment considered unacceptable (as in no staples, utilities, etc.) the parent or adult caregiver can be charged with child endangerment and/or neglect. Due to the way the statue is written it is strictly a judgment call on the part of the parent or adult in charge.
Be advised that in almost any state a child under the age of 12 left w/o adult contact for more than twenty-four hours can be considered to have been abandoned. LEGAL AGE.
There 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).
I don't think there is a minimum age but is rather at the parents descretion, probably based on the child's ability to care of themselves. Maturity would help too, of course. 10,11,12,13 and old
you must be 12 to stay home alone
since the legal age in Michigan to stay home alone is 12, i believe that the legal age for babysitting is also 12.
well it depends on the maturity of the child, I am responsible and I first stayed home alone around 12 years old
Absolutely NOT!!! No matter how responsible, 16 years old is not an appropriate age to stay home alone for that amount of time.
Most states have age requirements for leaving a child home alone. The legal age most commonly used by states is thirteen years old.
Yes.
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.
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A 17-year old high school grad cannot work alone in Michigan. The person needs to be at least 18 years of age.
you must be 12 to stay home alone
macaulay culkin was not in home alone 3
In nz, you have to be 14.
since the legal age in Michigan to stay home alone is 12, i believe that the legal age for babysitting is also 12.
About 10-13 years old.
No I was left alone at 10 with a 12 year old there is no law that you can't leave a child alone at home.
well it depends on the maturity of the child, I am responsible and I first stayed home alone around 12 years old
Eighteen.