I don't really know. But I would suggest that you should make the decision as a parent or caregiver, since there is no law.
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I think it sould be mostly up to the parent but it should be when the child is mature enough to handle themselves and emergency situations. They should not be left home alone for too long the first time and go over the emergency procedures with your child.You may gradually increase the time alone if it is okay with the child. DO NOT LEAVE THE CHILD ALONE IF THEY DONT WANT TO BE LEFT HOME ALONE!!!!!
Well it does depend on the type of neighborhood you live in, do crimes happen often? are houses broken into near you? I think the proper age for staying home alone in West Virginia should be about 11 or 12 years old and old enough to handle an unexpected emergency. But never leave a child home alone during the night. 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 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 amount of time(such as just after school). The most common statement is that a child's maturity should be the determining factor and not just age.
you cant not for any amount of time... i believe the age at which you can leave a child home alone is 16 ...
A child could usually stay home at the age of 7, but an ethical and responsible person wouldn't leave their child home alone before the age of 12.
West Virginia has three different state songs. They are "The West Virginia Hills," "West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home," and "This is My West Virginia."
11 or 12
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I think it sould be mostly up to the parent but it should be when the child is mature enough to handle themselves and emergency situations. They should not be left home alone for too long the first time and go over the emergency procedures with your child.You may gradually increase the time alone if it is okay with the child. DO NOT LEAVE THE CHILD ALONE IF THEY DONT WANT TO BE LEFT HOME ALONE!!!!!
West Virginia Children's Home was created in 1910.
West Virginia Colored Children's Home was created in 1922.
Well it does depend on the type of neighborhood you live in, do crimes happen often? are houses broken into near you? I think the proper age for staying home alone in West Virginia should be about 11 or 12 years old and old enough to handle an unexpected emergency. But never leave a child home alone during the night. 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 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 amount of time(such as just after school). The most common statement is that a child's maturity should be the determining factor and not just age.
No.
At 11 Years Old they can be left alone if they're from a married couple. At 12 if they're a girl alone from a non married couple. 13 for a boy if they're alone from a non married couple.
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.
The state of Louisiana does not have a law that states the age in which a child can be left home alone. However it is never recommended that a child under age 12 be left home alone for any period of time.
No! A child has to be 10 years ol to stay home alone!