12 years of age appears to be the most common recommendation. Below in Related Links is an article entitled Latchkey Kids 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).
There are two states that have set a minimum age of 13 (Maryland and Illinois). There are not any other states that have a law about what age someone has to be to be left alone. They are more concerned with the child's ability to take care of themself and has the means to do so. 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 Latchkey Kids 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).
It's up to parents to determine when they feel their kids can handle the responsibility, but in my opinion the age should be twelve, but only if you feel they are mature enough to handle the responsibility.
Does it really matter? You're going to leave your kid home anyway regardless of what my answer is because you're bad parents.
IS AT THE AGE OF 11 OR 12
I believe it's 12 years or 13 years old.
17 years old
11 yrs old
I think 12
There is no legal age limit. There are only recommendations on the maturity of the child.
There is no minimum age required for a child to stay home alone in New York state. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services states that it depends on the maturity of the child and recommend that age 12-13 would be appropriate.
the rigt age to leave home is 18 of years
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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.
There are no laws that say how old a child should be to stay at home alone in New York. The recommended age is 13 to 18.
I think 12
There is no legal age limit. There are only recommendations on the maturity of the child.
There is no minimum age required for a child to stay home alone in New York state. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services states that it depends on the maturity of the child and recommend that age 12-13 would be appropriate.
13 is the legal age for a child to be left alone in the US
the rigt age to leave home is 18 of years
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12
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7 years
I think the legal age is 12 years old.