what is age for kids to stay home alone in indiana?
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that depends a lot on how many hours they are alone the maturity of the child exc. In general i think 14 is okay for a few hours IF TOTALLY NECESSARY. I would be sure the child is able to be left alone some kids don't do well with being home alone i think it is just asking for trouble.  i would not leave any kid under 17 alone everyday for a extended time. my son is 11 i never leave him home alone
1158645
Monitor what they see on the internet until you feel they are old enough to be unsupervised.  Might be age 17  or 21 or 35.  Depends on your children.  Some children are very trustworthy and fairly mature and some are easily swayed by others.  \n\nDo not allow children to have their own computer in a private place.  It need to be in a public part of the house.  Like a livingroom, den or even the kitchen.  You dont have to sit next to them while they are on it... but they are not allowed to tab-out while on it (as when you walk by).\n\nAlso install blocks that are age appropriate.  \n\nAnd check the computer history of where they have been.
1095140
People would like to think 16.  It's younger than that, before mom and dad realize it's happening, anyway.\n13-14 would be average.
833576
most if not all do and one child needs to be at least 13 14 or it is considered neglect
371286
its different for every age. if you are 13 then no one over 15. if you are 14 then no one over 16. if you are 15 or 16 no one over 18. if you are 17 then no one over 20. if you are 18 then no one over 25. after that then you are on your own. That might sound a little strick but its always better to date kids your own age just so you dont get in an abusive relationship and get used.
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You would probably have to be at least 18, but thats not the only criteria.  You have to show a stable environment too, via income, housing, stability...etc.\n\nIf you don't meet this and to help, try a big brother, big sister program where you schedule visits with a child.
208328
I always heard of a law(in my state)that the legal age to be left alone is 12.  The Red Cross allows kids to take the babysitting course when they are 12.
151353
Generally, once a child turns 18, he or she can be kicked out of the parents' home.\n\nIn some cases, the child doesn't even have to be 18 to be kicked out of the home.\n\nhttp://www.faqfarm.com/Q/Can_parents_kick_you_out_of_the_house_if_you're_under_18
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NY state statutes set no age under 18 when a child is legally considered old enough to stay home alone. Thus parents are left with many case-by-case judgments, and prosecutors with vast discretion if something goes wrong.  With that said, prepare your kids, trust your kids and decide based upon your judgement of their abilities and be prepared to defend your decision if "god forbid" an unfortunate situation  requires you to.
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Wow, where do you live?  Hehe.  Um, I don't know what you can tell your kids other than you really think they should find alternatives to hanging out in dark, secluded areas.  You should know that if they are old enough to go out and do things like that, that if you forbid them to do something, if they have a rebellious nature, they may do what they want - against your wishes and better judgement.  \n\nMaybe instead of trying to preach to them you could provide them with an alternative like your driveway, or backyard to hang out in and do whatever it is that they're doing in these spooky places.  It's never too late to teach your kids about entertaining people in the home.  That's something we don't do enough of in our culture anymore, as far as I'm concerned.  (That isn't to say bad things couldn't happen in the home either, but at least then they would be in a more controlled environment, and you [if you were there] could see who was coming and going...)\n\nOther than that, I don't know what else to tell you other than maybe to give them a curfew which doesn't permit these types of activities.  \n\nGood luck.
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once your child is 16 you're no longer responsible for their actions. it depends on the situation, however, because if they child decides to move out on their own then they're allowed and you're no longer responsible. at the same time, however, if you're refusing to take care of your child when they need it, you're to blame.\n\nit more so depends on the situation, really. if it's something you can't control, then you're not responsible.
697560
Bad, kids need to be home and not out getting in trouble or getting pregnant resulting in aboritons.
49970
California does not have a legal minimum age at which a child can be left alone.\n\nHaving said that, California does have child endangerment laws, the most stringent of which can put you in prison for up to six years.\n\nAs to the issue of an afternoon versus overnight: absolutely.  There is no legal difference, per se (in other words, there's no law in California that says you can leave a kid for an afternoon, but not an evening), but the longer you leave a kid unsupervised, the greater the potential for you to incur liability for prosecution if something happens.  Would I leave my 15 year old home alone?  Yes.  Should you?  Depends on your 15 year old...it's pretty subjective at some ages, but clearly a five year old should not be left home alone at all.  A seven year old, when all you do is run next door to borrow a cup?  Again, depends on many things.
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depends on the date, I would let my 14 or 15 year old go to a school dance and meet a person who asked them to the dance, but I would take them and I would pick them up\n\nI do agree to go alone on a car date they need to be 16 or older.
129894
Generally, a minor cannot legally live on her own without her parents' permission.  In rare cases a minor may be emancipated by a family court judge.  This is usually only done for persons in their late teens (16-17) who have completed school and are financially indpendent.  The intention is to allow teenagers who are capable of living indpendently the ability to make their own legal and medical decisions, and protect them financially.  It must also be demonstrated that it is not in the best interest of the minor to remain a dependent of her parents until she is 18.  An emancipated minor is for the most part legally treated as an adult, and would be free to move out of state without her parents consent.
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Indiana\n- No one under the age of 21 years is allowed to consume, transport, or possess alcohol. But he/she is allowed to consume, transport, or posses alcohol when supervised by the parent or guardian. Something also interesting, no one under the age of 18 is allowed in tavern, bar, or other public place where alcoholic beverages are sold, bartered, exchanged, given away, provided, or furnished. But is allowed when the child is with a parent, guardian, trustee, or other person having custody of the child, and who is older that 21 years of age. This law does not apply to places like a sports arena, convention center, and etc. (the complete list is found at the given link below). Anyone under the age of 21 can not drive any motor vehicle with a BAC of .02 but less than a BAC of .08. For anyone 21 years of age or older can not drive if they have a BAC of .08 but less than a BAC of .15.
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This ones a little scary!  By the looks of your intellectual level, I sure hope that youngster is out of diapers!\n\nFrom my point of view, a child should have reached double digits before being left alone.  Children do strange things when left alone, usually out of fear.  Most normal kids, by the time they're ten, could probably survive short term isolation.