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The law from Illinois "...defines a neglected minor, in part, as 'any minor under the age of 14 years whose parent or other person responsible for the minor's welfare leaves the minor without supervision for an unreasonable period of time without regard for the mental or physical health, safety or welfare of that "Under the Illinois babysitting laws, children under the age of 13 need a babysitter. If any child this age is left alone, the parent is guilty of child abuse under Illinois law." 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 Home Alone Children Legal Age Limits which provides a state by state comparison with references.
One guideline from a California child welfare representative suggests that 8 year olds and over can be left at home for a brief period of time (usually just after school).
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What is the legal age for children to stay at home alone in quebec?
According to the Quebec immigration/citizens' website, the legal age is 12 years or older. A child under 12 cannot stay home alone.
What is the legal age for children to stay home alone in the Northwest Territories Canada?
12 it is 12
What is the legal age a child can stay home alone in Delaware?
A child must be at least 12 years old to stay home alone in Delaware. At this age, they can also babysit other children and siblings.
What is the legal age for children to stay at home alone in Steele county MN?
In Steele County, Minnesota, there is no specific law that establishes a legal age for children to stay home alone. However, it is generally recommended that children under the age of 12 should not be left home alone for extended periods. Parents are encouraged to use their discretion based on the child's maturity and ability to handle emergencies. Always consider local guidelines and the child's readiness before making a decision.
What is a good age to stay home alone?
In the US the legal age to stay home alone, is 13.
What legal age do children have to be to stay home alone in the UK?
14
What is legal age for a child to stay home alone in Germany?
Children can stay home alone for a few hours with access to an adult at the age of 12. Children below the age of 12 cannot stay home alone for any length of time.?
What is the legal age for children to stay at home alone in quebec?
According to the Quebec immigration/citizens' website, the legal age is 12 years or older. A child under 12 cannot stay home alone.
What is the legal age for children to stay home alone in the Northwest Territories Canada?
12 it is 12
What is the legal age a child can stay home alone in Delaware?
A child must be at least 12 years old to stay home alone in Delaware. At this age, they can also babysit other children and siblings.
What is the legal age children can stay home under the supervision of a neighbor in Texas?
Is the neighbor in the house with them? If not, then your child should be 10years old before they can stay at home alone!!!
What is the legal age for children to stay at home alone in Steele county MN?
In Steele County, Minnesota, there is no specific law that establishes a legal age for children to stay home alone. However, it is generally recommended that children under the age of 12 should not be left home alone for extended periods. Parents are encouraged to use their discretion based on the child's maturity and ability to handle emergencies. Always consider local guidelines and the child's readiness before making a decision.
What is a good age to stay home alone?
In the US the legal age to stay home alone, is 13.
What is the legal age a child can stay home alone in New Zealand?
14
What is the legal age when kids can stay home alone in Chicago IL.?
14
What is the legal age a child can stay home alone in Wyoming?
12
What is the legal age for children to stay home in OH?
10
