Legal Question in Family Law in California
Children left at home alone
How old is a child legally allowed to stay home by themselves without parent supervision?
Asked on 2/24/00, 1:29 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Ken Koury
Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.
Re: Children left at home alone
I do not think there is a set age, it depends on the circumstances. I would not try it with anyone who is not at least a teenager.
Answered on 2/29/00, 1:50 am
Michael Gray
Barber & Gray, LLP
Re: Children left at home alone
It depends on the maturity of the child and the circumstances. Ten minutes to go to the market is different than three hours to go to dinner an a movie. Most kids at 10 years can be left for short periods.
Answered on 2/29/00, 12:10 pm
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