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.

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Answered on 4/19/07, 10:59 am


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