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What is the law that says how old do you have to be to stay home alone?
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∙ 14y ago
Ans 1, Elaborated:Please check out the legal definition at http://definitions.uslegal.com/c/child-abandonment/ before you take the advice given in answer #2. All states have child neglect laws and Texas is no different. What differs from one state to the next are insignificant details. If the age limit is not stipulated in the state law, it will be adjudicated...still a limit, but flexible, depending on circumstances.
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∙ 14y ago16 years of age or if your old enough to stay by yoursself
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∙ 14y agoIt depends where in the world you live. Generally you have to be 12 yrs. old to stay home alone but check your local laws.
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∙ 11y ago1
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How long can a 17 year old stay at home alone in Oklahoma?
There is no law addressing this.
Can an underage child with autism stay home alone in the state of Florida?
No, an underage child with autism cannot stay home alone in the state of Florida.It doesn't matter whether the child is autistic or not, if they are underage then they cannot stay home alone. Leaving the child alone would be illegal and they may get into trouble while alone.
My ex leaves our 11 year home alone to watch our 5 year old is there a law against this in the state of Florida?
It is against Florida state law for an 11 year old to be left home alone with a sibling. A child must be 12 before they can stay home alone and 15 before the are permitted to babysit.
What is the legal age for a child to stay home alone in Manitoba?
In Manitoba it is against the law to leave any child under the age of 12 home alone. Information found via the government of Manitoba website.
What is the legal age for a child to stay alone overnight in Ontario Canada?
There is currently not a law that specifies the age a child has to be to stay home alone overnight. It is left up to the parents to decide if their child is mature enough to handle it.
How long can a 17 year old stay at home alone in Oklahoma?
There is no law addressing this.
Can teenagers stay home alone overnight in tx?
The state of Texas does not have a minimum age law stating when a child is old enough to be left home alone. Leaving teenagers at home alone overnight, is not recommended.
Why can't kids stay at home alone at the age of ten?
because it's against the law. Silly.
How long can a 17 year old stay home alone without the parent home in the state of MN?
As long as the parents trust them to be alone. There is no law or regulation, it is a matter of what makes sense.
What does state law stay about the child left home alone?
To properly answer your question, we would have to know which state you are referring to.
Can an underage child with autism stay home alone in the state of Florida?
No, an underage child with autism cannot stay home alone in the state of Florida.It doesn't matter whether the child is autistic or not, if they are underage then they cannot stay home alone. Leaving the child alone would be illegal and they may get into trouble while alone.
My ex leaves our 11 year home alone to watch our 5 year old is there a law against this in the state of Florida?
It is against Florida state law for an 11 year old to be left home alone with a sibling. A child must be 12 before they can stay home alone and 15 before the are permitted to babysit.
What is the legal age for a child to stay home alone in Manitoba?
In Manitoba it is against the law to leave any child under the age of 12 home alone. Information found via the government of Manitoba website.
Is it legal in AL to leave a 16 year old child home alone for the weekend?
Yes it is. I'm pretty sure all of the country's law is that a child may not stay home alone under the age of 16.
What is the legal age for a child to stay alone overnight in Ontario Canada?
There is currently not a law that specifies the age a child has to be to stay home alone overnight. It is left up to the parents to decide if their child is mature enough to handle it.
How old does a child have to be to stay home alone in ma?
Well there's no law that says you cant leave your child home alone unless there like 2 but its up to the parent if they trust a babysitter than any age is ok if an adult is present but if they are going to be home alone i would say you need to have a sit down with the child and tell them what to do and what not to do like playing with the stove etc. but i would recommend not leaving him/her alone unless they are about 12 or 13 but that's just my opinion
Why can't you stay at home alone until 13 years old?
Because you have to be mature enough, Because what if you were really badly hurt and no one would know until your parent/caregiver came home.
