2007-06-09 06:52:55 · 21 answers · asked by Joe Rey R 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I wouldnt ever think of doing drugs for one or alchohol, i have a better mind then that....
2007-06-09 07:05:39 · update #1
not against the law if its for a few hours. but i wouldn't be posting it on the net that you are alone. freaks out there ya know!
2007-06-09 06:56:37 · answer #1 · answered by jezbnme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what type of kid you are, where you live, and if your parents are ready to do so. If you know how to behave in public, your not the type of kid to throw parties once the parents are out, and if your parents trust you, then maybe. You also have to take in the fact that you will also be house sitting. That means the responsibility of cleaning up after your house and making sure people are not egging or t.p.-ing your house. Now, if you live in a dangerous neighborhood your parents may be weary about leaving you home alone. What if you forget to lock the door? That could be very dangerous. Also, maybe your Mom just isn't ready and doesn't feel safe leaving you home alone. You have to respect her wishes, maybe that will get you somewhere. Talk to her, discuss together the pro's and con's and make a decision together. You must both be sitting down together, only concentrated on what the conversation is otherwise, you may not get the answer you want. The main thing is to act mature and be willing to taking "No, your going to Canada." As an answer. Hope I could help.
2016-05-20 23:48:23 · answer #2 · answered by kathe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not going to find a law stating an age cut-off for being left unsupervised. If you were an infant, and you were left alone in a running car for 1 minute, mom would go to jail. If you are 17 and left home alone, and throw a party and serve alcohol to your 17 year old friends, mom goes to jail.
The crime that may be in question revolves around what happened, or what could happen. Safety and responsibility. Frankly, it's not defined in stone, and given any case, a judge or jury will have to decide. But unless anything happens, at your age of 12, the police should not be being called.
2007-06-09 07:05:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen young man, it is only against the law if some one thinks it is. but in this instance, I applaud your parents for allowing you to be home alone. It shows they trust you immensely and love you enough to give that trust and respect. be thankful you have what you have. when I was 13, back in the 70"s it was standard and well known that 13 yr olds were home alone. I was but I also paid back that trust by having dinner cooked and the home cleaned for my mom. I also knew she trusted me enough not to have a baby sitter there. you are a lucky young man to have that these days and I would show your mother appreciation by learning how to cook and help keep the house cleaned up for her too. it doesn't take much but a little thing like picking up the living room, cooking a simple dinner for her, having your homework done and ready for her to look over, taking care of younger brothers or sisters if you have them, makes a world of difference to her. believe me she will show it right back to you more than you could ever show her. don't worry about things like that for now, just be happy and content that she loves you and trusts you enough to do that and make her proud by usin good sound judgment. In the long run you will know and appreciate the things your mother does and why she does them. Just love her as much as you can and alsways be there for her like she is for you.
2007-06-09 12:55:00 · answer #4 · answered by David A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
My mum would leave me home alone (not for days though, usually only a couple hours) when I was like 10 or 11, and I was perfectly fine. No one ever said anything about it being against the law.
2007-06-09 07:00:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every state is different where I live you are allowed to stay at home alone at the age of 12. However if you have younger siblings you are also staying home with suggest to your mom to call your local D.S.S. office they can answer any questions about this and give your mom your state guideline's
2007-06-09 07:05:40 · answer #6 · answered by baby-girl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It's not. Plus, why would you be worried about being left alone? Most kids your age take advantage of it and get into alc. and call there friends over. lol. Not that I did that (honestly I didn't until I was 17). I WANTED my parents to leave me alone! If you are worried about staying alone, go to a friends house or have your mom get a babysitter.
2007-06-09 06:56:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most of the U.S., it is 'legal' to leave anyone over the age of 12 'alone' at home, but only for HOURS and not for 'days on end' with no 'adult supervision' ...
I'm 'old' now (56) and that law wasn't 'in place' when I was young, but I can remember being hired when I was ten to 'babysit' kids who were two to four years 'older' than I was, because I was far more 'mature' than they were ... and yes, they did 'mind me' when that happened, too. So ... if you are 'mature' enough to 'watch yourself' while your mom is 'out' it's quite LEGAL, even if she is doing something you 'don't like' ...
2007-06-09 06:57:56 · answer #8 · answered by Kris L 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are mentally challenged, immature, or a known threat to yourself or others, your mother could get into legal trouble if you get hurt or hurt someone else.
If your mother leaves you at home alone for long periods of time, such as overnight, she could get into trouble for leaving you alone.
The laws are vague and largely depend on your level of maturity and state of residence.
For Maryland:
2007-06-09 07:13:57 · answer #9 · answered by jwright2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no 13 is the legal age to stay home
2007-06-09 07:00:06 · answer #10 · answered by boredom killed me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋