No! A child has to be 10 years ol to stay home alone!
How long can a child of 12 years old be left at home alone in the state of Maryland?
The legal age to stay home alone is 12 years
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.
Seven years of age.
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.
51 or 16 years of age
13 is the legal age for a child to be left alone in the US
well it depends on the maturity of the child, I am responsible and I first stayed home alone around 12 years old
12!
There are no laws that state what age is appropriate for a child to be left alone nationally, so each state has their own guidelines. The state of Kansas recommends a child be 12 years old prior to being left alone.
According to the Office of the New Zealand Childrens' Commissioner, a child must be 14 years old to be left at home alone or in charge of younger children.
In Maryland, the minimum age of leaving a child home alone is 8 years. Depending on the maturity of the child, I'd say that a 12 year old can be left home alone for the daytime, but overnight, the child should be at least 15.