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  1. #1
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    Default Neglectful mom

    I live in Wasilla Alaska and I would like to know what the legal age is to leave a child home alone, I know someone who has left there two children home alone overnight almost twentyfour hours, the ages of the kids are 10 and 7 and the 7 yearold is deaf and there was no phone at the house. Please tell me this is illegal!

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    Default Leaving Children Home Alone

    In most states there's no hard-and-fast rule - it's up to the parents to exercise sound discretion based upon the maturity of their kids. But most child welfare agencies suggest that a child should be at least 12 years old before being left at home alone or left to care for a younger sibling.

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