SoftballCrazy
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Anyone know what the age is for a kid to stay home by themselves? Not sure where to look it up, checked MD Law but I'm not coming up w/ anything except abuse/neglect cases...Thanks for any info!!!
Age limit to stay at home for kids??
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Mousebaby
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I let my son stay home at 13 by himself, but only from about 30 minutes to an hour. I'm not sure what the legal age is, but I think it is younger then 13. You pretty much have to go by the maturity of the kid though. Now my son is almost 15 and I leave him home to watch my other 2 children sometimes but no more then a couple of hours at a time. I also do not allow any cooking to go on while I'm gone, not even in the microwave because things can catch fire in there too. Good luck with your decision! 
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Nucklesack said:
Yeah well, he is old enough to do both now. I tried to call my husband because he remembers the ages, but he didn't answer his phone. As soon as I get in touch with him I will post it.
Lugnut
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5-801. Confinement in dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle.
(a) In general.- A person who is charged with the care of a child under the age of 8 years may not allow the child to be locked or confined in a dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle while the person charged is absent and the dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle is out of the sight of the person charged unless the person charged provides a reliable person at least 13 years old to remain with the child to protect the child.
(b) Penalties for violation.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both.
(a) In general.- A person who is charged with the care of a child under the age of 8 years may not allow the child to be locked or confined in a dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle while the person charged is absent and the dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle is out of the sight of the person charged unless the person charged provides a reliable person at least 13 years old to remain with the child to protect the child.
(b) Penalties for violation.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both.
cattitude
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cattitude said:
Q: "At what age can a child be left home alone in Maryland?"
A: Family Law Article, § 5-801, provides:
(a) A person who is charged with the care of a child under the age of 8 years may not allow the child to be locked or confined in a dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle while the person charged is absent and the dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle is out of the sight of the person charged unless the person charged provides a reliable person at least 13 years old to remain with the child to protect the child.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both.
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nomoney said:
If that's it that is just too freakin' young! There is no way on this earth I would leave my 8 yr. old home alone. I'm scared for him to be by himself upstairs! If left alone to long he gets into trouble. He's my little green eyed monster!
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Age limit to stay at ho... 08-07-2007 02:00 PM You don't allow your 15 year old to cook?! Is he retarded?
No he's not retarded, I'm paranoid! I let him cook when I'm home, I just don't feel comfortable with him cooking anything when I'm not home. Accidents happen and I would absolutely DIE if something happened to my kids while I was out having fun one night that's all. So I fix them something to eat before I leave and they have no reasons to be cooking. :shrug:
No he's not retarded, I'm paranoid! I let him cook when I'm home, I just don't feel comfortable with him cooking anything when I'm not home. Accidents happen and I would absolutely DIE if something happened to my kids while I was out having fun one night that's all. So I fix them something to eat before I leave and they have no reasons to be cooking. :shrug:SoftballCrazy
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Thanks for the article # and info. Kids think they are ready to stay home alone way before the parents do! : )
Mousebaby said:Age limit to stay at ho... 08-07-2007 02:00 PM You don't allow your 15 year old to cook?! Is he retarded?
Totally agree with you there - twice my sister managed to set the kitchen on fire when we were teens - once by simply letting the tea kettle smoke into oblivion. Little brother came close once, by trying to make an open faced cheese and bacon sandwich - IN THE TOASTER. Both times, Mom was still at work - this was after school.
I would be reluctant to let my kids cook in the house when I'm not around. I've seen otherwise bright kids do extraordinarily stupid things, with dire consequences.
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Mousebaby said:If that's it that is just too freakin' young! There is no way on this earth I would leave my 8 yr. old home alone. I'm scared for him to be by himself upstairs! If left alone to long he gets into trouble. He's my little green eyed monster!
Hell, I know of kids that still breast feed at 8YO....
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K_Jo said:Because he's jealous of the kids who get to stay home alone?
No, he has green eyes, and I have called him that since he was tiny. That is his nickname and he's proud of it.
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