There are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages, but many state agencies have published guidelines. 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. http://www.latchkey-kids.com/latchkey-kids-age-limits.htm provides a state by state comparison.
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What is the legal age in ohio to leave a child home alone overnight?
13
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There is currently not a law that specifies the age a child has to be to stay home alone overnight. It is left up to the parents to decide if their child is mature enough to handle it.
You usually need to be 18 or an legal adult.
Depends on the parents. If he is untrusworthy, then no. If the parents trust him, then yes. Legally once you turn 12 you can stay at home by yourself.
There is currently no laws outlining the minimum age a child can stay home alone overnight in Texas. It is left up to the parents to make that decision.
only 7 years old
yes there are people who leave there 12 year olds home alone for like 2 days
Yes! If you feel comfortable doing it
NO they are not legal in Maine. They are banned.