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Speak Up! - View Question #155 |
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Question: At what age can kids be left at home alone?
Answer: Until a child becomes emancipated, his or her parents have a legal obligation to provide for the child's supervision and welfare. The principal ways in which a child becomes emancipated are when he or she turns 18, gets married, or joins the military, whichever occurs first. Leaving a child alone at home really depends on whether the parent believes that particular children have the physical and mental capacity to care for themselves during the absence. The parent's actions will generally be judged on whether the parent acted as a reasonable, prudent parent under the circumstances. There is no set age where a child is deemed self-sufficient, other than through emancipation.
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On 03/07/04
Alan from Othe said:
In the UK there is no law stating at what age it is permissible to leave a child home alone. However parents can be prosecuted for leaving a child home alone when doing so puts them at risk. (Children and Young persons Act 1933) In my personal opinion your mother is leaving you at risk and you should seek advice from the Social Services. You can find their number in the phone book under the name of your local council.
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On 03/02/04
Jenny from KS said:
I share joint custody with my ex who lives just 20miles from me but he's in MO. I just found out that he's been leaving our three kids home alone while he goes to the grocery store. Our kids are 8,6,and 5. Our oldest who is 8 was born blind. What can I do?
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On 02/14/04
renee from NM said:
does anyone know the legal age in NM to leave your children alone in NM?
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On 02/12/04
ratsefgfdh from AZ said:
things change
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On 12/30/03
Alicia from MT said:
My mom leaves me home alone every day.My friends mom said that she can get my mom thrown in jail and me taken away from her. Is that true?
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