Safe child care includes:
* A designated person who can take care of a child's individual needs * A plan to reach the parent in an emergency A child should not be left in a position of authority or be left alone in situations beyond his ability to handle. Each child must be looked at individually to make sure he or she is physically and emotionally able to handle the given responsibility. The law does not specify the age at which a child can be left alone. However, a child under 10 cannot be left unattended for such a period of time as may likely endanger their health or welfare (ORS 163.545).
Oregon law does not state specifically an age at which children may be left home. ORS 163.545 states, "(1) A person having custody or control of a child under ten years of age commits the crime of child neglect if, with criminal negligence, the person leaves the child unattended in or at any place for such period of time as may be likely to endanger the health or welfare of such child."
14
In the US the legal age to stay home alone, is 13.
no, home alone is a kids movie.
Legal AgeThere are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages for children home alone, but many state agencies have published guidelines. Illiniois, Maryland and Oregon are a few of the states with specific ages specified in their laws. Below in Related Links is an article entitled Home Alone Children Legal Age Limits which provides one guideline from a California agency representative who suggests that 8 year olds and over can be left at home for up to several hours (usually after school before a parent gets home from work). This site also provides a state by state comparison with references.
There is no set legal age in Texas. You have to look at things like the ability of the child, length of time they will be alone, ability to seek help if needed, safety of the neighborhood, etc.
14. 16 if they are going to be looking after somone else that's under 14.
Why are the kids afraid of the neighbor
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 Latchkey Kids Age Limits which provides a 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 period of time (usually just after school).
12 years old
In Louisiana, there is no specific legal age requirement for leaving children home alone. However, it is recommended that children under 12 years old should not be left at home without adult supervision. Parents should use their judgment to determine when their child is mature enough to be left alone.
There are a variety of reasons while a child may be left home alone. If you live in South Dakota it is important to keep in mind that there is no minimum age at which your child can be left home alone. However, you should use your best judgment and it is not a good thing to leave any one younger then 12 home alone.
17 Kids and Counting - 2008 Duggar Home Alone 4-19 was released on: USA: 25 May 2010