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).
Jun 24, 2008 ... How old do you have to be to stay home alone legally? ... In Illinois......it is 11....and 12 to be able to stay home with a sibling.
I don't think theres any age and if there is an age its prouple 13
Its 14 im from Chicago
you have to be 12 years old.
Legal minimum home alone age in IL is 13.
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According to the Quebec immigration/citizens' website, the legal age is 12 years or older. A child under 12 cannot stay home alone.
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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.
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In the US the legal age to stay home alone, is 13.
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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.?
According to the Quebec immigration/citizens' website, the legal age is 12 years or older. A child under 12 cannot stay home alone.
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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.
Is the neighbor in the house with them? If not, then your child should be 10years old before they can stay at home alone!!!
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In the US the legal age to stay home alone, is 13.
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In Illinois, there is no specific statutory age requirement to be left home alone. The state law only requires children under the age of 14 to be supervised by a responsible person. Parents are encouraged to assess the maturity level of their child before deciding whether it is safe for them to be left alone.