What age is it ok to leave a child home alone

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Not over night, just for like a few hours

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9-10 I'd say an hour trip to the grocery store. then 11-13 leave for a few hours to go shopping or out to eat. then 14 and 15 leaving early and coming home around 11 or 12 pm should be ok. 16 is when I started staying at my house and my parents would go somewhere for the night.

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Depends on maturity

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It truly depends on the child.  They could  be 15 and not dependable enough to be left alone for a few hours alone .  They could be 10 and more responsible  than a 17 year old.

Just depends  on the child and situation.

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I stayed home alone when I was 11-12 and never had a problem. I always knew where to reach my parents and had good neighbors close by. I think it depends on the child though. Some may not be mature enough at that age to stay home alone

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13....

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14+

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9... But my two oldest stay home together bc it makes me feel safer plus we hv cameras and audio and all that fun stuff

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Each child is different So it depends.

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Keep in mind, many US states have rules about the appropriate ages kids can be left alone at home.

It also depends on maturity levels. My 13 yo sister just got to stay home alone recently, even though the state law was 11. She just wasn't ready any earlier.

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I ran and picked up lunch for my family while leaving my 10 year old at home. He had an iPad, so he could face time me, and it was only for about 20 mins. I think that's fine, and to slowly work up to a couple of hours when they're 12 or so.

What age is it ok to leave a child home alone

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