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Yes, an 18-year-old is an adult and is therefore, able to care for a minor sibling. That's the legal aspect. However, in reality, the 18-year-old may not be mature enough to care for the sibling, especially if the father is gone for more than a few days. That is putting too much burden on an 18-year-old, in my opinion, and I have a 19-year-old with a younger brother, so this question touches on my real-life experience. I would say it is inadvisable, although not illegal.

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