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It could be called neglect, or abandonment. It would most likely be neglect in this case.
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What is the legal age of leaving a child home alone for 4days?
17
What is the legal to leave a child alone in CT?
It depends on the child's age, but i think you can start leaving the alone at age 11.
What is the New York law on leaving children home alone?
There is no legal age limit. There are only recommendations on the maturity of the child.
What does the law say about leaving children home alone in England?
There is no legal age limit in the UK, it is left up to the parents discretion. However they can be prosecuted for leaving a child home alone for an extended amount of time in detrimental conditions. For babysitting you just have to be over the legal employment age.
How old do you have to be to stop home-alone?
Most states have age requirements for leaving a child home alone. The legal age most commonly used by states is thirteen years old.
What is the legal age to leave a child alone in UK?
According to www.nspcc.org.uk/ the law does not say, it does give you a list of things to consider when leaving a child at home. for example, age, maturity level, and capability.
When can a child be left at home alone in Pennsylvania?
13 is the legal age for a child to be left alone in the US
What is the legal age for a child leaving home in Pennsylvania?
18yo.
What is the legal age a child can live alone in Indiana?
The legal age a child can live alone in the state of Indiana is 18 years. Once you are 18, you are considered an adult.
What is the legal age to leave a child home alone in the state of California?
12 California as the majority of states does not have established "home alone" laws. As difficult as it may be to understand the general criteria used when incidents are brought to the attention of investigators is; "Can this child take care of themselves?" and "Was the child left in a dangerous or unsuitable environment?" States that have "home alone" laws have made them so vague and difficult to enforce that the reality is, a child of any age can be left at home for any length of time and it is not against the law unless (until) the child is injured or worse.
What is the legal age a child can stay at home in fl?
The age at which a child can be left at home alone is only legislated in two states, Maryland and Illinois. The legal check is whether or not the child is safe and has the ability to take care of themselves. Most authorities agree that leaving a 12 year old alone at home for an hour or two is acceptable, but they should not be responsible for other children.
What age is it legal for a teen to move out of there parents house?
its either 18 or 19 i would let my child leave me when its around about 18 or 19,or when my child gets a boyfriend/girlfriend because rather them being alone they won't be alone,but of course it is hard leaving your child,so let him/her leave when the family is ready
