What is the legal age a child can be left home alone in Nebraska?

Answer 1

The age is not legislated. The safety and welfare of the child are important.

The age at which a child can be left at home alone is only legislated in two states, Maryland and Illinois. The legal check is whether or not the child is safe and has the ability to take care of themselves. Most authorities agree that leaving a 12 year old alone at home for an hour or two is acceptable, but they should not be responsible for other children. == I found only one answer for Nebraska (not a legal response) which was the age of 11. 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.

Answer 2

AnswerFew states have said anything about this topic and Nebraska has no law related to it. It is generally believed that 13 is the minimum age to have the proper maturity to be responsible for other children. Or if your parent thinks the child under 13 is mature enough.

Answer 3

The age at which a child can be left at home alone is only legislated in two states, Maryland and Illinois. The legal check is whether or not the child is safe and has the ability to take care of themselves. Most authorities agree that leaving a 12 year old alone at home for an hour or two is acceptable, but they should not be responsible for other children.

Answer 4

They should atleast be 19 or 15 where i come from :P

Answer 5

Not set at a specific age

Answer 6

11 years.