Legal Age for Children to Stay Home Alone
I don't believe there is a legal age. Some children are more mature and will be able to stay home alone than others their age. Parents need to use common sense when determining when the child is old enough.
Posted by cek719 on 7/29/2009
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The following table lists legal age restrictions for children left at home alone categorized by state within the U.S. Please note that city and county ordinances within each state ... * Guideline ONLY. These states do not set a specific age after which a child legally can stay home alone but do provide recommendations.
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#!Parentsroom Weekly Poll Results - At what age should children be allowed to stay at home alone? ... I think 12 is the right age...now this may differ with every child, but I know here in Indiana 12 is the legal age that a child can stay home by themselves. But it just depends on the child, some kids are mature enough at...
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I have always been scared of staying alone, ... If you are concerned about someone calling and reporting you, all you would have to do is call the state program that protects kids from abusers in your state, and they will tell you (or should) what the legal age is for leaving children at home without adult supervision.
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Children and the Law question: What is the legal age for children to stay home alone in Louisiana? There is no legislation on the age to leave a child alone. But there are laws about endangerment and ... Louisiana law children home alone? Legal age to stay alone in Louisiana? Louisiana law on children left alone at home?
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Children and the Law question: What is the legal age for children to stay home alone in New Hampshire? Legal Age There are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages for children home alone, ... Legal age home alone in new hampshire? Legal age for children to stay home alone in ky? Legal age to leave kids home...
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Are we letting our children stay home alone too soon? The law; Many states do not have a specific law stating what age a child can stay home alone. As a parent, I found myself with more questions then answers ... My daughter I don't leave home alone much. I would say make sure of any legal age your state might have,
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Question: At what age can kids be left at home alone? Answer: Until a child becomes emancipated, his or her parents have a legal obligation to provide for the child's supervision and welfare. ... On 02/20/08; sam from NY said: Children 11 and over can stay at home alone...
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Try this link. Although it is about babysitting it does mention leaving children home alone. There are other useful links from this site. Hope it helps. ... what is the legal age for a child to stay at home alone vienna (Sat 14:41 27/Nov/04)
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