what is the legal age a child can stay home alone in missouri?

Answer 1

their is no "legal age" its just the age the parents find the child responsible enough to take care of themself.

Answer 2

It depends largely on the maturity of the child and the amount of time the child will need to be alone. I would check with your local social service agency to see if there is a set age at which a child is infact too young. If you decide your child is ready to stay home alone I would do some practice runs to see that your child can abide by rules set while they are home alone. I would also leave emergency numbers and a list of non emergency contacts (neighbors) incase your child needs something they are not capable of doing/getting on their own. I would not recommend leaving older children to watch younger children if they are just barely old enough to start staying home on their own. I hope this helps.

Answer 3

13

Answer 4

when you think they are resposible. Usually 11 or 12 some younger some older. I left mine alone at 11 for an hour at first .

Answer 5

i believe that there is a law in the U.S. that children are not aloud to be home alone for more than an hour if they are younger than 12 years of age.
hope i helped!!!!!!!

Answer 6

i live in ar and it depends here if its over night i think its 15 but for a few hours 10

Answer 7

I'm sure theres a lot of answers on google. Look there.

Answer 8

as long as they can stay at home responsibly its fine

Answer 9

idk but dont leave ur kid home alone till hes at least 9