Living in California what is the age you can leave children home alone? What age can a child start babysiting?
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"In the state of California there is no legal age stipulated however there are some guidelines to help you decide if your child is ready to be left alone." California Child Abuse Prevention Council There are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages for children home alone, but many state agencies have published guidelines. Georgia, Illiniois, Maryland and Oregon are a few of the states with specific ages specified in their laws. 12 years of age appears to be the most common recommendation. http://www.latchkey-kids.com/latchkey-kids-age-limits.htm provides a state by state comparison with references. This site also provides one guideline from a California agency representative who suggests that 8 year olds and over can be left at home for up to several hours (usually after school before a parent gets home from work).
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