what is legal age to leave kids home alone in indiana?
544271
13. I am from NW Indiana
337528
No. They cannot legally leave their parents until the age of 18.\n12 is out of the question, since they're not allowed to join the work force at that age.\nIn some instances, they can go to court at the age of 17, possibly even 16, and have a judge declare them legally emancipated (free from parental control), but that is rare. The circumstances would need to be unusual.
270958
Pyrate has the right attitude. The others who spoke about kids under 18 needing to constantly be in the care of a parent are wrong. I know lots of 13 year olds who babysit babies and toddlers.\n\nIn this situation, you are speaking of a 13 year old and a 16 year old....both old enough to stay home alone while you go on a date with your spouse, why would they then not be able to stay at home alone while you go to work? \n\nIt can be done. There will always be those who think anything other than the norm is "illegal." These are not experts, and many experts are wrong anyway.\n\nWhat state are you in? The amount and type of work/hours put into a school day vary from state to state and whether or not testing is required also varies from state to state.\n\nThis can be done legally.\n\nAnd TINATURNER was wrong. Even Public Schools are only in session about 6 hours...why then would homeschools be required to be in session for 8 hours? Stop talking about subjects you know nothing about!
421941
As others have said, you must be 18 to get married without parental consent. You can leave home at 17 if your parents allow it, but if they do not, there is little you can do to keep them from making you come back home. If they do try to do that, you can petition in court by arguing that you are in fact emancipated because you care for yourself, but really, it's simpler to wait until you're 18; it's really not that long to wait.
174601
It is generally recommended that children younger than age 10 never be left at home alone. In some states it is even illegal to leave children younger than age 10 home alone on a regular basis. \n\nBy the age of 11 or 12, some children can stay home alone safely for up to a few hours.\n\nI'm not sure though the actual law in Texas. The website I have listed is an artice and in that article it mentions something about not until they are 15.
165479
In Alabama and Florida the law says a child cannot stay alone until the age of 12.  A child cannot be alone with a younger child until the age of 14.  I would assume Georgia law is very similar.
685559
dont know the laws there but I doubt it is leagal.  Maybe for a half hour to an hour max but I doubt that even. Your too young.  especially with the 6 year old there too.
193428
according 2 law, i think theyre allowed 2 stay by themselves @ 12 & when theyre 13, they can start babysitting
687148
At least 18, unless your parents permit you to have one earlier!
116311
It depends on the state that you live in.  I have read that it varies from the age of 13-15.  But, if the courts are involved.. It's hard to say.  Because they are going to look at what's best for the child and if the child is capable of doing what's in his/ or her best interest.  :)
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.
697560
Bad, kids need to be home and not out getting in trouble or getting pregnant resulting in aboritons.
413439
17 with parental consent, 18 without.  stay in school, learn to spell or at least spell-check
65075
it's 18, to not go to public school, and parents HAVE to raise you in their house until you are 18. It's the law.
159108
There is no state-wide law on the issue. In Sacramento minors are not allowed in public places after 10, though there is a rather long list of exceptions. The site below has the full law.
1036007
At least 18. That way if your parents find out and get pissed, you won't feel bad after that 31 year old gets locked up.
635131
If you children are minors, then yes. You cannot just leave them there, they will report you for abandonment.\n\nIf they are legally adults, then no. You do not have to do this and I suggest that you don't. Don't let them think that you are their failsafe for committing crimes and getting bailed out. Good luck.