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California currently does not have any laws that specify how old a child has to be to be left home alone. It is ultimately left up to the parents to make this decision.
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What is the legal age for a child to choose witch person to live with in California?
18
In the state of California is it legal for you to kick your minor child out?
No, they have not reached the age of majority. Until that age, 18 in California, the parents are going to be responsible and make the decisions.
What is the legal age for someone to pick up a child from daycare in New York City?
The legal age that a person must be to pick up a child from daycare is 18. They must also be legally on record as a designated person to pick up the child.
What is the Legal age in AK State for a minor child to be left home alone without a legal guardian?
Im not sure what the laws in WA are, but in NYS its actually the age that they can be able to call and communicate properly with 911 if necissary, can recite where the parents are, and can recite their home address. No kidding, this is actually how it is interperated; there is no actual age requirement in the law. Legal Age There are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages for children home alone, but many state agencies have published guidelines. Georgia, Illiniois, Maryland and Oregon are a few of the states with specific ages mentioned in their laws.12 years of age appears to be the most common recommendation. Below in Related Links is an article entitled Home Alone Children Legal Age Limits which provides a state by state comparison with references.One guideline from a California child welfare representative suggests that 8 year olds and over can be left at home for a brief period of time (usually just after school).
What is the legal age limit on watching a child in Texas?
There is no legal age where a child is old enough to play outside by themselves in Texas. However, there should always be someone supervising a child when they are outside, even if they seem old enough to take care of themselves.
