The Age Kids Have to Be Before You Can Legally Leave Them Home Alone

When is a child old enough to stay at home alone?

Surprisingly, most states don’t have any minimum age requirements.

Note that city and county laws within each state might also differ.

“They are reliant on caregivers to structure their day.”

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