51 or 16 years of age
My child is ten years old. Can I leave her alone to baby-sit for her younger siblings or is that against the law?Connecticut law does not specify at what age a child may be left home alone. When deciding whether or not to leave a child home alone, a parent should consider the child's age. Many experts believe that a children should be at least 12 years of age before they are allowed to stay home alone. Experts also believe that children should be over the age of 15 before caring for a younger sibling.Additionally, parents should consider other factor's when deciding if their child is ready to stay at home alone. A child's maturity should be considered. Also, a child's ability to handle urgent situations should be reviewed. A parent should also take into account the environment in which the child will be alone, and the child's feelings about being alone.CT does specify and the Min. age to be home alone is 12. Min. age to watch a younger sibling is 15.
There is no specific age requirement in New York for leaving a child home alone. However, it is recommended that children be at least 12 years old before being left alone for a short period of time. Parents should assess their child's maturity and readiness before making this decision.
depends how responsible the child is... etc... no younger then 13 is a good rule of thumb.
12!
You should call 911 immediately but keep in mind that you only have about 4 minutes to get blood moving in the child's body before brain damage is a strong possibility. If you found the child unresponsive and not breathing and are alone, give 2 minutes of care before making the call to 911.
In Minnesota, there is no specific state law that designates a legal age for a child to watch a younger sibling. However, the Minnesota Department of Human Services recommends that children under the age of 12 should not be left home alone, and children under 16 should not be responsible for the care of younger siblings for extended periods. Ultimately, it is up to parents to assess their child's maturity and capability to handle such responsibilities.
In Canada it is okay to have your twelve year old at home alone, no younger than that.
At least 8. You shouldn't leave a child alone with a hamster, so always supervise them.
well maybe 14 or 15
That is correct.
From a risk standpoint an ADHD intellectually handicapped 11 year old should not be left at home alone unless the care-professionals are sure he or she is competent. It is unlikely this child would be safe to be left alone. Remember that regardless of what age the law may specifify, they will also evaluate the child's mental capacity, should anything happen while the child is alone. So make sure the child -- any child -- can handle an emergency before ever leaving them alone.
no