For children with normal mental capabilities: Ages 7 and under cannot be left alone for any period of time. Children ages 8 through 9 can be left in their home alone for up to 2 hours. Children 10 through 13 can be left alone for up to 12 hours. Children 14 to 17 can be left at home up to 24 hours with adequate adult back-up supervision (an adult willing to take legal responsibility preferably within 5 miles). For children that are mentally handicapped you have to go by their maturity age and not their chronological age
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.
you must be 12 to stay home alone
A child must be at least 8 years old to stay home alone in Georgia. At this age and in this state, they can babysit siblings as well.
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. Most places believe that 12 or 13 is okay to leave home alone for a couple of hours during daylight hours.
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.
the child must know the rules of the house and have security:10 yrs
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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you must be 12 to stay home alone
A child must be at least 8 years old to stay home alone in Georgia. At this age and in this state, they can babysit siblings as well.
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. Most places believe that 12 or 13 is okay to leave home alone for a couple of hours during daylight hours.
No! A child has to be 10 years ol to stay home alone!
A child must be at least 11 years old to stay home alone in Michigan. They can also babysit other children and siblings at this age.
The legal age to stay home alone is 12 years
According to the Office of the New Zealand Childrens' Commissioner, a child must be 14 years old to be left at home alone or in charge of younger children.
In Kentucky, there is no specific law that dictates the minimum age at which a child can be left home alone. However, the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services recommends that children under the age of 10 should not be left alone. It is ultimately up to the parents or guardians to assess their child's maturity and ability to handle being home alone safely.
In MD a babysitter must be at least 13 and/or have there babysitting certification. But, any child 8 and older can be left home alone.