There is none. However, authorities would expect that the child would be in a safe environment, feel like they were safe, and know how to handle emergencies and get assistance. Most place believe that 12 or 13 is okay to leave alone for a few hours during daylight hours.
If CPS (Child Protection Services) finds out, they will remove the child from the parent that allowed this to happen, and perhaps charge the parent with child endangerment.
The child, then would be placed into foster care, and eventually could be awarded to the other parent, if the court so decides.
No! A child has to be 10 years ol to stay home alone!
No
The legal age to stay home alone is 12 years
12 California as the majority of states does not have established "home alone" laws. As difficult as it may be to understand the general criteria used when incidents are brought to the attention of investigators is; "Can this child take care of themselves?" and "Was the child left in a dangerous or unsuitable environment?" States that have "home alone" laws have made them so vague and difficult to enforce that the reality is, a child of any age can be left at home for any length of time and it is not against the law unless (until) the child is injured or worse.
7 years
In California I beileve it 12 years old.
In Indiana, there is no specific legal age at which a child can live alone. However, it is generally recommended that a child be at least 14 years old before being left home alone for an extended period of time. Parents or guardians should use their judgment based on the child's maturity and ability to care for themselves.
How long can a child of 12 years old be left at home alone in the state of Maryland?
The legal age to live alone varies by location. In most places, you must be at least 18 years old to sign a lease or rental agreement. However, there are exceptions for younger individuals who have parental or guardian consent.
51 or 16 years of age
No that is called child neglect. Thew child could get into anything while unsupervised.
The state of Louisiana does not have a law that states the age in which a child can be left home alone. However it is never recommended that a child under age 12 be left home alone for any period of time.