Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Leaving Children Home Alone
What does the law say about leaving children home alone with regard to factors such as age, maturity, time left alone, circumstances, etc.?
Asked on 7/10/01, 1:43 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephanie T. Shipp
Shipplaw
Re: Leaving Children Home Alone
Leaving children home alone & unsupervised by an adult could amount to neglect & even child endangerment and could result in the termination of parental rights if injury to the child occurs as a result. Determining factors would include the things you mentioned - age of the child, the circumstances, amount of time left etc.
Answered on 7/16/01, 2:57 pm
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