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 Latchkey Kids 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).
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It should be 13.
The legal age is 14 for Illinois.
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my children are 10 (will be 11 in Feb) and 12 1/2.
10 im guessing
It should be 13.
The legal age is 14 for Illinois.
Children aged 12-13 can be left alone to babysit younger children but for no longer than 4 hours and for no more than 2 children.
12 it is 12
See Related Links (Home Alone Children and Legal Age Limits) for listing of states with laws and guidelines.
Children can stay home alone for a few hours with access to an adult at the age of 12. Children below the age of 12 cannot stay home alone for any length of time.?
no it is not legal because spanking your children is wrong and it hurts too