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What is the legal age for a child to stay at home alone?

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What is the legal age for a child to stay at home alone. My girlfriend and I are concerned about another friend and her son who is 10 years old being left home alone.

  • Category: Minors
  • Date:
  • State: Wisconsin

Answer:

Please see the information at the following links:


http://wsll.state.wi.us/topic/familylaw/homealone.html

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

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Yes, you can call Child Protective Services (CPS) if you believe a child is being left home alone in an unsafe situation. CPS investigates reports of neglect and can assess whether the child's living conditions meet safety standards. It's essential to consider the child's age and maturity when determining if they can be left alone safely.

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