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it depends on how mature they were and if you trusted them. id say they would have to be in their teens though. its not safe anywhere today so thats why i say i would wait until they were in their teens
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The legal age varies by state. Here's the official state by state breakdown: http://www.latchkey-kids.com/latchkey-kids-age-limits.htm Bottom line: If not specified, states leaves it to the parents to use their judgment based on their kids temperament and development. For reference, most states that do have minimums, range from age 8 to 11. (This surprised me, as I thought it would be much older. As a parent, even if the state allowed my 8 year old to stay home alone, I would make the decision based on their individual readiness and maturity.) BEST TO YOU!
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