Like is it legal to leave a 16 year old home alone for a week while you go on vacation somewhere? I looked it up, but I couldn't find anything. Anyways so yeah. Washington State is that legal?
Thanks guys.
2007-01-30 10:31:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Until they are 18 yrs.
2007-01-30 10:55:21 · answer #1 · answered by ILSE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16
2007-01-30 19:02:49 · answer #2 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know there are no laws preventing this. Parents could be charged with negligence or endangement if the child is too young, but at 16 kids are pretty self-sufficient.
A week is a long time, though. Perhaps the teen could stay at a friends house, or a friend or family member could check in with them daily to make sure everything is okey dokey.
2007-01-30 18:39:58 · answer #3 · answered by eileezy2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be legal,I don't know the laws of your state,but in my opinion,irresponsible.Too much can happen to your child in a week.
2007-01-31 00:49:21 · answer #4 · answered by mizzjerry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know about that....with any minor. Think about it. For instance if he/she gets hurt he cant get medical attention without parental consent. If it were just something like overnight then yeah, but a whole week? Alot can happen in a week. Dont do it.
2007-01-30 18:36:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋