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.
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.
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None. A child that age should always be supervised.
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!!!!!
In Colorado, there is no specific law that sets a minimum age for leaving a child home alone. However, parents are legally responsible for ensuring their child's safety and well-being. It is generally recommended that children under the age of 12 not be left alone for extended periods, and parents should consider the child's maturity and ability to handle emergencies when making this decision. Ultimately, it is up to the parents to assess their child's readiness.
it depends on a lot of things. Go to department of family services online and read about it
In Virginia, there is no specific legal age at which a child can be left home alone. However, the Virginia Department of Social Services suggests that children under the age of 8 should not be left unattended, while older children may be left alone based on their maturity and ability to handle emergency situations. Parents should consider the individual child's readiness and the length of time they will be alone. It is important to ensure that children have a safe environment and know how to contact an adult if needed.
Legally, a child cannot be left without adult supervision unless they are at least 12 years old. 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.
The age at which children can legally be left at home alone for short periods of time varies from province to province, from 10 to 12 years. - Canada Safety Council
From my understanding, a parent can leave their child or children home alone at any age, as long as they think they are mature enough to handle it. Basically, there is not a law in Ohio about leaving a child alone. However, in the instance that something was to happen while the child or children were alone, then something would be done legally.
NO, IF THE CHILD IS NOT ON THE LEASE. IF THE HOUSE IS OWNED BY THE GRANDMOTHER THAN THE CHILD STILL CAN'T LIVE THERE BECAUSE HE/SHE IS NOT 18 YEARS OF AGE
If you are not in the states of Illinois or Maryland it is legally okay to leave a 10 year old home alone for two hours. Depending on the child - it is a case by case judgment call. But I would consider that acceptable.