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).
12 years old appears to be the most common recommendation. http://www.latchkey-kids.com/latchkey-kids-age-limits.htm provides a state by state comparison.
There isn't a legal age, but you better be sure the child can take care of the 6-year-old and keep them safe. Most authorities would say that the other child should be at least 13 and that it should be during daylight hours.
Nevada does not have a specific law regarding the age a child can be left home alone. The National SAFE KIDS campaign recommends that children not be left alone before the age of 12, however, some children may not be ready until later than that.
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 Latchkey Kids Age Limits which provides one guideline from a California agency representative who suggests that 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). This site also provides a state by state comparison with references.
There are no specific laws in Nevada regarding this. Most people believe that a 12 year old can be left alone for an hour or so during the day without supervision.
10 years old I think
When you are 18.
umm WHO CARES!
11-12.
you must be 12 to stay home alone
Absolutely NOT!!! No matter how responsible, 16 years old is not an appropriate age to stay home alone for that amount of time.
i think it is 16
12 years old
10 or 11 you can stay for 2 or 3 hour's
you must be 12 to stay home alone
13 years
14 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.
Over night, 15
i think it is 16
12 years old
10 or 11 you can stay for 2 or 3 hour's
no they can't
yes if s/he is trustworthy
its between 17 or 18
No! A child has to be 10 years ol to stay home alone!