What is the legal age a child can be left alone in new york?

Question

i am 13 years old and i really want to start stay home by myself...my grandma and mom wont let me...they leave from 200 in the morning and come back at 12midnight...is it possible?

Answer 1

13 is the legal age that you can be left alone.

Answer 2

My parents were leaving me alone at that age, but not for that long.

Usually when parents won't let you do something -like walk back from school on your own- it's not because they're worried about *you* doing anything stupid; they're worried about other people hurting you.

Answer 3

when my mum goes on a bussiness trip she goes for about a week, our caretaker/cleaner comes in the morning and leaves after dinner, i just lock the door and go to sleep. btw i'm 12...