Parents should assess their child's maturity, responsibility, and comfort level before leaving them unsupervised. Factors like the duration, frequency, and time of day of being home alone should be ...

If you're considering leaving your child home alone, the key question is simple: "Is my child mature enough to handle it?" It ultimately all comes down to their level of maturity. Although no law is ...

It is up to the parents to decide if their child is ready and capable of taking care of themselves for a few hours during the day. The recommended age for staying home alone is no younger than 12, ...

You have to run a quick errand and it’s not worth battling your kid to put on their shoes and get in the car. Honestly, it would be easier to leave them at home — but is that legal? Bottom line: It's ...

Mississippi has no legal age limit for leaving children home alone, leaving the decision to parental judgment. While some states allow children as young as six to be left unsupervised, experts ...

Indiana has no legal age limit for leaving children home alone, but parents are responsible for their children's welfare until age 18. Parents should consider their child's maturity level and ability ...

Nevada children are largely done with school for the year and ready to relax and have fun for summer break. And with summer break comes the inevitable question for parents — what do I do with my child ...

Note: A version of this story first published in July 2024. It might be for a quick trip to the grocery store or because of an 8-hour work day, but all parents eventually ask themselves: "Can I leave ...

With summer break just days away and classrooms about to empty across Alabama, parents are weighing a big decision: whether their kids are ready, and legally, allowed to stay home alone while they're ...