At what age is it appropriate to leave a child home alone?

Question

At what age is it appropriate to leave a child home alone?

Answer 1

I was like 8 or something like that.But the country I live isn't dangerous for staying home alone.

Answer 2

i was 11

and i babysitted my 3 year old brother

Answer 3

12 if a girl...

13 if a boy....

Answer 4

I was 7.  

Answer 5

12 or 13

Answer 6

I would say not until they are at least 10 or over, My children are a 5 year old and a 3 year old and i will not be leaving them home alone till they can prove they are responsible enough to look after themselves and the house.

Answer 7

Depends on the kid, I'd say from like 7-8, depending on whether they are able to take care of themselves really.

Answer 8

12

Answer 9

8-12 depending on their personality... well until you trust them

Answer 10

You might want to check your state laws before leaving a child at home.  When I was a kid, I was around 9 or so when my parents would leave me at home to run to the corner store.  But things are different now.  I think the age where I live is either 12 or 13.

Answer 11

well i think it is 14 or 16!

Answer 12

It completely depends on the child and the circumstances. That said, I think leaving a child alone for any time at all, at under 10 years old, is not okay. At about 10, depending on the child, some can be left for a few minutes at a time. I would do it very gradually and be absolutely sure you are back in 10 minutes the first time. Other kids should not be left alone until 12 or 13. It depends on what your kid is like, how responsible they are, how smart they are, how ignorant or knowledgeable they are, where you live, who your neighbors are, where you are going, how reliable you are, etc.

Answer 13

I was 10. Everyone is different. And it also depends on how responsible they are. I say 9.  

Answer 14

I think the law says 12 but i dunno, although my parents did before!

Answer 15

It depends on the child, but having been around children in my classroom, I would say 11 or 12.