Is it ok for a 17 year old to stay home alone for 24 hours?

Question

what is the law in minnesota about children staying home alone. can a 17 year old from minnesota stay home alone for 24 hours.

Answer 1

Yes.  I would leave a sixteen or seventeen year old for longer than that if it was necessary.

Answer 2

Yes

Answer 3

If you're 17 you can legally be left home alone for 24 hours... Think about it... you're probably going to be moving into a dorm this fall (or maybe next fall)

Answer 4

Yes, 17 is pretty old, they can stay home n any state. :) It's ages 13 and under that usually have regulations.

Answer 5

yes. i am 15 and i can stay at home aloone for  a day or two. it isnt really a matter of age, it is a matter of maturity. plus, in all 50 states, 17 is a legal age for a kid to live alone, so you wont be breaking any laws.

Answer 6

yeah. i'm only 15 and i've stayed home for over 36 hours before.

Answer 7

well u are almost 18 witch is the age when people move out most 17 year olds luv to be alone home by themselves don't worry have fun enjoy the time to ur self

Answer 8

No, because you're supposed to be unprepared for living in dorms in college next year to make your freshman year more frustrating.

Answer 9

ummm....you're one year away from moving out so i would think so.

Answer 10

Yea there's nothing wrong with that.

Answer 11

Yes, if they are mentally sound of course.

Answer 12

Yes, you are almost an adult,of course you can stay home alone for 24 hours.

Answer 13

yes. i'm 15 and i stayed home from sunday morning until monday night by myself while my mom was out of town. Its the parents decission and there isnt really any age but if the child is really young then im guessing the parent could get arrested for child endangerment

Answer 14

yea...

Answer 15

Yeh, here in Ireland, but with all the laws you may want to check, but yeh I'd say so.

Answer 16

That's fine. Just be aware that if they throw a party or anything like that you might be getting a call from the local police station.

Answer 17

I would think so, yes, if they are responsible enough to be left alone.

Answer 18

yes cause you are almost an adult =)