How old do you have to be to stay at home?
patricia_welch36 asked:
How old can one child in the household be in order to stay home by himself?
THE LAW.. in Texas
MARYLOU
How old can one child in the household be in order to stay home by himself?
THE LAW.. in Texas
MARYLOU
February 1st, 2009 at 11:30 pm
In my state (North Carolina) according to the fire marshall at eight years old a child can stay home by themselves.
Though I wouldn’t leave my 8 year old alone by herself for more than a few minutes (say if I had something to deliver to a neighbor down the street).
I would call your local Department of Social Services and get the minimum age. And really looking at your child’s maturity and ability to care for themself, follow directions, and things such as do they scare easily? how safe is the neighborhood? etc etc.
Oh and I started babysitting at 12.
February 4th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
well in michigan 13 for like 2 hours at a time
February 6th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
I have been staying home alone since I was twelve, and am 13 now. I think it’s perfectly safe to be alone. I think if a child is responsible (won’t blow up the microwave) then it’s ok to leave them at home. If you don’t know what “responsible” is…then ask yourself, what kind of things would they want to do when you are not there?
February 8th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Legally older than 12 in Illinois.
February 11th, 2009 at 4:50 am
There’s not really an age limit but I would say 11 or 12. It depends on responsibility and maturity level really. You have to know that they wont throw a wild party while your gone.
February 12th, 2009 at 12:05 am
till you got married…?it’s dengrus to stay at home alone..may you wish to do some…when you alone in home..so dont stay home alone..
February 15th, 2009 at 1:46 am
i think the law may say twelve, but it is truly up to the parent. my mom left me at home alone for short periods of time when i was like 11, but she would always call every 15 minutes (i wasn’t allowed to pick up the phone, but she would begin to leave a message and when i knew it was her i would pick up) to make sure that i was okay, and following her answering the phone rule.
February 16th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
If you call your local department of social services they will tell you. In the state of Nevada there is no set age. It is a judgment call. If you feel your child can be trusted you cam leave them. They say usually around 10 and up depending on the maturity of the child.
February 16th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
i would say 12 almost every state is that way and to babysit its 14 but if they are responsible 13