It actually depends on the situation. If the parent sees it fit and the child can handle it there is no magical age. It is technically "At the parents discretion".
The age at which a child can be left at home alone is only legislated in two states, Maryland and Illinois. The legal check is whether or not the child is safe and has the ability to take care of themselves. Most authorities agree that leaving a 12 year old alone at home for an hour or two is acceptable, but they should not be responsible for other children.
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. 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 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).
LEGAL AGE There are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages, but many state agencies have published guidelines. Michigan currently has no legal minimum age. Georgia, Illiniois, Maryland and Oregon are a few of the states with very specific ages. Typically 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).
12 years old appears to be the most common recommendation. The link Home Alone Children Legal Age Limits listed under Related Links provides a state by state comparison.
since the legal age in Michigan to stay home alone is 12, i believe that the legal age for babysitting is also 12.
According to the Quebec immigration/citizens' website, the legal age is 12 years or older. A child under 12 cannot stay home alone.
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In the US the legal age to stay home alone, is 13.
it is 14 year old
since the legal age in Michigan to stay home alone is 12, i believe that the legal age for babysitting is also 12.
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.
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According to the Quebec immigration/citizens' website, the legal age is 12 years or older. A child under 12 cannot stay home alone.
Children can stay home alone for a few hours with access to an adult at the age of 12. Children below the age of 12 cannot stay home alone for any length of time.?
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In the US the legal age to stay home alone, is 13.
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it is 14 year old
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