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How old can a kid stay at home by themself and it not be against the law?

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Juliet asked:


I was just wondering what the age was that a kid could stay home by themself and not get in trouble with the law if someone reports it.

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 at 11:08 pm and is filed under Work From Home. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

7 Responses to “How old can a kid stay at home by themself and it not be against the law?”

  1. bettyboop34472 Says:
    December 7th, 2008 at 8:15 am

    that depends on the state you live in.
    in fl. you can leave them home when they are 10 if you think they are responsible enough to call 911 in case of an emergency, i would check with a lawyer or with the police department to find out.

    good luck and god bless

  2. Aimee B Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 3:24 am

    I think it may vary by state, but I believe it’s 12-13. But I would also go by maturity level because I know many kids that are older that shouldn’t be left alone!

  3. 00 Says:
    December 12th, 2008 at 4:20 am

    18 i beleive, a child is still under parental supervision and their responsibility until they are 18, seriously though my son is 9 he walks to the shop (end of my street) all by himself, when i walk up the shop sometimes hed rather stay at home hes in less danger inside his own home than he is out on the street, so it would depend on circumstances (i would never leave my son home alone for more than 30 mins and id never go further than the end of the street if he was on his own at home also i wouldnt leave the house if he was asleep) if you are thinking of reporting someone make surte the child is in doubt before you do and dont report someone because of a problem you have with them, because the child has to live with the consequences and im sure there isnt a child in this world who could rile an adult enough for them to take away his home and family and all that he knows

  4. Sherri Berri Says:
    December 12th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    I’m not sure – maybe 13? But in this crazy world I would probably not leave a 13 year old home alone…

  5. Evie's Alter Ego Says:
    December 13th, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    12 in Arizona

  6. racegal23 Says:
    December 14th, 2008 at 4:52 am

    in california it is when “a parent finds the child responsible” and if you live in an apartment or multiple housing unit, the manager must be aware and agree. my son has been home alone in the afternoons since he was 10. he is now 12 and he can cook and clean.

  7. LB Says:
    December 16th, 2008 at 8:16 pm

    In New Zealand its 14 years old.

    You can’t legally babysit until you are 14 either.