Legal Question in Family Law in California

latchkey kids

Do children have to be a certain age before they can be left alone after school, if so what is it?


Asked on 1/31/01, 8:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Lindley Edward Lindley, Attorney at Law

Re: latchkey kids

Logic and common sense should be the guide here. I am not aware of any statutory mandate on the matter. Do you feel that you child is responsible, can address "emergencies" that might arise in your absence. Are there others close by the child can use as a resource sich as a trusted neighbor? That being said, given what we have seen in the news, the safe answer might be "39".

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Answered on 3/15/01, 6:36 pm


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