How old can a child be left alone after school for an hour?
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Some states have laws regarding that. In this state, it is 12. Personally, I think that (depending on the safety of your neighborhood and the individual maturity of the child) that 9 or 10 may be old enough. But again, if you have a child who is not very responsible and cannot follow rules, think in an emergency, etc-I wouldn't touch it at any age.
I was 13.
i'd say after age 11ish. it depends when they're mature enough.
all states are different in connecticut you have to be 12... good luck...
well it all depends on the parent. my parents left me alone for about an hour after school starting when i was 12. you have to evaluate the maturity level of your child before leaving him/her home alone. if you think you're child is mature enough to handle it, then try it.
Totally depends on the child. They must be mature, well informed on what they're allowed to do/not do. I wouldn't advise they open the door to anyone during that hour and NO ONE comes into the house until you get home.
yes i was 13 too
after 11 if they are mature and can handle it i was 9 but i had an older sibling
at 11-12
Most states say age 12. It all depends on the maturity level of your child. I was left at home alone around age 10. My older brother was supposed to be there but rarely was. It was me and my little sister who is 2 years younger, we were there from around 3 until about 7. Most of the time I was cooking dinner when my parents came home. They liked that. It all depends on your child and how he/she feels about it. If they are worried or freaked out, don't do it. If they think they can handle it and be responsible about it then go for it.
Good Luck!
Check with your local police dept. You have to be 12 in Texas to be left home alone for any amount of time.
My 12 year old daughter stays home & watches her 7 year old brother. But If you ask me probably ages like 10 for starters.
I don't think a child should be left alone but if it has to be done 13.If you still feel uncomfortable you could put your child in an after school program or get a baby-siter.
16 years old
You could have a child that is 16 and still doesnt know all safety issues even simple things. After 12 is a good rule of thumb as long as the child knows absoultly ALL the safety issues and has somewhere or someone s/he could to go to, just in case.
13 is the preferableage as they are not children. It also depends how mature they are to be at home and they need to what to do in an emergency.
Every state has their own law in place. In Georgia, it is eight. Check the local college or community area programs - in GA, there was a program for kids who were home alone. They covered rules and don't. It was really great. My kid is eight and we let him stay home for 30min to 1hr when we run to the store.
I'd check what is legally allowed in your area before doing anything. In the UK, if a child under sixteen is harmed when left alone by their parent then the parents can be charged with child neglect.
If you feel your child is mature enough to be trusted with a house key, come straight home and keep themselves out of mischief then use your own discretion. But if you're not one hundred percent sure, either get a babysitter, send him to a friend/neighbours' house or see if there is an after-school club going.
depends on the child
i was left home at a young age ... 9.but it is all up to you
i've called police station's and child protective service's on this question and they all tell me if you feel your child is responsible enough it's up to you there is no set age but i have 6 childern all in the range of 3-14 and my oldest started babysitting when she was 12 she's great but i hope this helps like i've said i called everyone there is to call
No younger than nine! Twelve would be best though.
i would say 12-13 but it also depends on the maturity of the kid..some 12-13 year olds are pretty imature.
I was ten or eleven. It depends on the neighborhood and if the kid can be trusted.
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