In the state of Illinois, the legal age to leave a child home alone is 14. Illinois is one of only 13 states that have a latch key law on the books.
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∙ 2014-08-27 22:15:26The legal age for all of the u.s.a is 13
There is no legal age limit for leaving a child on their own, but it is an offence to leave a child alone if it places them at risk
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The legal age a child can be left home alone in Illinois is 14 years old. A child who is this age can babysit other children and siblings as well.
what age is legal to leave your child home alone in new york
It should be 13.
What is the legal age in ohio to leave a child home alone overnight?
There is no law against it.
Only two states have legislated a specific age to leave a child home alone, Illinois and Maryland. Generally speaking, the child must be safe, must feel safe, and know how to take care of themselves in an emergency.
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