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It really depends on the intelligence of your child, but most children don't get left alone until they are about 11 or 12.
Small children should never be left home alone.
You can leave responsible children alone for short periods of time, but not overnight. Children at the age of 12 can be left at home for short periods of time.
See Related Links (Home Alone Children and Legal Age Limits) for listing of states with laws and guidelines.
Children under 12 years of age cannot be left at home alone, or to care for younger children. http://www2.immigratemanitoba.com/browse/howtoimmigrate/beforeyouapply/community/settle-law.html
For mature children, I would say around 13 or 14 yrs old
Well, you have to be fourteen to be able to 'babysit' somebody under fourteen.
Only a few states have a law. Is the child safe, do they feel safe and can they handle an emergency? Most authorities believe a 12 year old can be left at home for a couple hours during the day.
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