Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
Children staying home alone
What is the minimum age for a child to stay home alone legally in the State of Florida?
Asked on 4/19/07, 10:35 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Children staying home alone
There is no specific age. Every situation and child is different. You must feel that you are making a responsible decision and that you are not endangering your child. I know kids who babysit at 12 and others who cannot be left alone at 17.
Answered on 4/19/07, 10:59 am