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Only a few states have a law. Is the child safe, do they feel safe and can they handle an emergency? Most authorities believe a 12 year old can be left at home for a couple hours during the day.

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There is no legal limit to when children stay home alone however the following is advised:

1.) No child under the age of sixteen should be left home alone overnight.

2.) children under the age of thirteen are rarely mature enough to be left alone for a long period of time

3.) babies, toddlers and very young children should never be left alone.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Yourchildshealthandsafety/Yourchildssafetyinthehome/DG_070594

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