Age isn’t everything when deciding if a child is ready to be home alone

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

I Was Home Alone When I Heard a Strange Noise. That’s When I Discovered What My Ex Let Our Son Do.

I’m a divorced mother with one 9-year-old son, “Simon.” My ex and I share custody equally, and generally get along well.
Charlotte Observer

How young is too young to stay home alone in NC? What state law says

Parents and guardians are starting to figure out how to keep their kids occupied over summer break. The rules around leaving kids home alone are pretty relaxed in North Carolina, but there are still a ...
Raleigh News & Observer

How young is too young to be home alone? See NC rules for kids, parents

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. North Carolina lacks a minimum age law for leaving children home unsupervised. Leaving children alone may become neglect if care or ...

NPSCC advice on when your child can walk to and from school alone

"There’s no legal age that your child can travel home from school alone – this is up to you and your best judgement, or your ...
Miami Herald

How young is too young to leave a child alone at home? What Florida law says

Florida law lacks a specific minimum age for leaving children home alone. Child welfare experts advise 12 as a safe age for short unsupervised periods. Parents must ensure children have emergency ...