With the summer holidays fast approaching (it’ll be here in the blink of an eye), some parents will be considering what age is appropriate to leave their kids home alone. There’s not a law that ...

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 ...

Here’s what experts say to consider when deciding whether a child is ready to be home alone: The American Academy of ...

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, ...

School will be out soon and working parents are looking for summer childcare options or camps, as well as wondering if there kids are old enough to be left alone or are they old enough to babysit ...

South Carolina has no legal minimum age for leaving children home alone, but experts recommend at least 9 years old. Clear rules and accessible emergency contact information are crucial for preparing ...

At what age is it OK in SC to leave your child home alone this summer? Here’s what state law says. Justin Paget Getty Images With kids out of school for the summer, constant supervision can be much ...

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 right around the corner and the school year ending, parents will be scrambling for childcare, begging the question: How old do kids need to be to be left alone? California has no set age ...

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 ...

Summer is a time for block parties, daytrips to the waterpark and lots of family fun. But what if parents want to get away from the house for a few hours to unwind away from the kids? Is that legal in ...