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There is no minimum age at which children in the UK can be left on their own, nor do laws specify how old someone needs to be to babysit. However, if the babysitter is under 16, then the parent remains legally responsible for the child's safety.
Under the Children and Young Persons Act parents in England and Wales can be prosecuted for wilful neglect if they leave a child unsupervised "in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health". Punishment ranges from a fine to 10 years' imprisonment. Similar legislation is in force in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Without legally specified ages to guide them, parents may be left scratching their heads over this grey area but children's charity, the NSPCC, advises that children under 13 should not be left at home alone for long periods and children under 16 should not be put in charge of younger children.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn Ontario the child who is watching a younger sibling has to be the legal age of 12..... though a ten or 11 year old can stay home by him or herself,But they are not legally aloud to stay over night alone, all three of these ages. That you would have to be 16 to stay or babysit overnight!
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∙ 12y agoFour or Five, depending on how long you plan to leave him or her alone. Four for one to twenty four hours and Five for up to a week. It isn't recommended to leave a child alone for more than a week until the age of six.
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∙ 14y agoThe legal age for a child to stay home in the United States, is 13. it is up to the parent if the child is able to watch a sibling
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∙ 12y agoi think its twleve for siblings and fourteen for other people's kids
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∙ 11y agoLogically, only if the child is mature enough.
Legally, it is sixteen years of age.
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∙ 12y agoalone? 12.
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What age can another child watch a sibling in VA?
There is no law, it is common myth.
What age can a sibling watch another sibling in Maryland?
A minor child has to be 13 years old to stay home alone or watch other minor children in the state of Maryland. This is one of the few states that has a dedicated age law.
In Illinois what is the legal age for one sibling to watch over another?
I think 13 but im not shure
How old do you have to be to stay home with a sibling?
i think that an appropriate age for leaving your child to babysit is about the age of 13 and up. it mostly depends on the level of maturity and responsibilty. if your child is the right age but is neither mature in sence and responsible, dont let him/her babysit
What is the youngest age that a kid could watch the movie child's play?
That all depends entirely on the capability of the child to take in and understand such media content.
What age can another child watch a sibling in VA?
There is no law, it is common myth.
What is the legal age in mass for a sibling to watch over his sibling?
I am not positve if a sibling can watch over another sibling when a parent is away. But I Know for a fact that if one of siblings is at least 12 the child stay home by themselves. So if one of the siblings is at least 12 i think tht sibling can watch over the other sibling while a parent is away.
What age can a sibling watch another sibling in Maryland?
A minor child has to be 13 years old to stay home alone or watch other minor children in the state of Maryland. This is one of the few states that has a dedicated age law.
What age can a sibling watch another sibling overnight in NY?
tehcnically it doesnt matter. but id say 14+
What is the age to babysit younger sibling in England?
There is no age limit anywhere in the UK, but leaving a child "improperly cared for" is against the law. Really, it depends on what your parents think suitable! If you want to watch your sibling, ask if you can try doing it for a couple hours to see if you like it. Good luck!
Can a child who is 13 years old watch a younger sibling in new jersey?
Yes when you turn 13 you can babysit
What age do you have to be to watch wild child?
12
Is it legal to let a child watch a film where the age is older then is age?
No.
A child is one third the age of an older sibling The sum of the children's age is 16 How old is the younger child?
Let say that the age of the older sibling is x, then the age of the younger child is (1/3)x or x/3. So we have,x/3 + x = 16 multiply both sides by 3x + 3x = 484x = 48 divide by 4 to both sidesx = 12 the age of the olderx/3 = 12/3 = 4 the age of the younger.Thus, the younger child is 4 years old.
What is the legal age for a child to watch another child?
16 is the illagel age to babysit.
In Illinois what is the legal age for one sibling to watch over another?
I think 13 but im not shure
Who is closer blood related a sibling or child?
CHild
