Is it against the law to stay home alone at 10?

Justin asked:


I don’t want to put in too much detail because i think it is personal. I heard that you can stay home alone at age 18, but on some T.V. shows, like Home Alone, I see kids that are 8 staying home and fighting off bad guys. Is it legal?

What if a social worker comes to your house and they know that a 10 year old is home alone. Do they call the police? Does the parents get a bail and go to court? Does the child go to costody?

I want to know so that when I have kids, I think that they are of age and mature, but won’t get in trouble by the law?

I don’t want to be a criminal, breaking the law. What if the police come to your house and you tell them you didn’t know? Would they believe you? What if the child was trying to defend their mom and dad, making up a lie, such as,”Oh, I thought you were asking a diffrent question.”

I am in NEED of help. If you help me, God Bless You and thank you for all your help.
I don’t want to put in too much detail because i think it is personal. I heard that you can stay home alone at age 18, but on some T.V. shows, like Home Alone, I see kids that are 8 staying home and fighting off bad guys. Is it legal?

What if a social worker comes to your house and they know that a 10 year old is home alone. Do they call the police? Does the parents get a bail and go to court? Does the child go to costody?

I want to know so that when I have kids, I think that they are of age and mature, but won’t get in trouble by the law?

I don’t want to be a criminal, breaking the law. What if the police come to your house and you tell them you didn’t know? Would they believe you? What if the child was trying to defend their mom and dad, making up a lie, such as,”Oh, I thought you were asking a diffrent question.”

I am in NEED of help. If you help me, God Bless You and thank you for all your help.

I live in california
I live in california

LAWRENCE