how old do you have to be to be a guardian of a child/?
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21 if your not related 18 if your a older brother or sister and i think 17 if your married
413066
Legally, you probably have to be 12 to stay home alone, and you probably have to be older than that (maybe 14) to count as old enough for it not to be neglect to leave a kid under 12 with you (i.e. to babysit).  But I'd say that if you start every word of your sentences with capital letters you're definitely not old enough.
470310
Legally it is 18 yrs of age.\n\nsocially/mentally it is when you prove yourself mature enough to behave in a socially acceptable way, you learn to be respectful, and you can financially take care of yourself.
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I am a single father in the Army, and as such I am acquainted with this subject. The answer depends on the state that you live in, and the maturity of the child.\n\nI fall under both state and military rules so I'll give you what I know.  When I was in Kentucky, the state had rigid rules.  Must be 16 to watch children 10 yrs old and younger. The military policy is that the older sibling must be 13 years old.  This policy also states that if the child is not mature enough at 13, they should still not be baybysitting.\n\nNew York state guidelines are quite different.  You as a parent make the judgement call.  If you feel the child is mature enough, you take the responsibility of leaving the child in the sibling's care.  However, if there are instances of child neglect or abuse while the child is in the sibling's care, the parent would be liable because they decided that the older sibling was mature enough.\n\nAnother factor is the lenght of your absence.  A preteen (10-12)  should be fine for an hour or two. Younger teens 6-8 hours and older teens overnight.  The child should have and emergency plan, and neighbors or a support system that they can contact if they cannot get hold of you.  Younger than 8 or 9 should not be left caring for younger siblings.
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It depends on the legal frame of the country you are in. Most countries do not allow children under the age of 16 to have a regular job.  However, a summer job or a part time job which is suitable to the child's health, age and mental condition may be sustained.  Some of these jobs may be: car washing, delivering news papers, pet walking, reading for 4-5 years old children at some day cares.
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Legally I'd say 13.In Virginia thats the general age,but judges also take in consideration younger kids opinions sometimes.There are legal aid angencies you can contact to be sure.
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I think it depends more on the maturity level of the child rather than the age, though, you might want to check the laws regarding what age a child can be left home alone and for how long.  If this child behaves responibly, has another adult in the area they can call or get to in a hurry if there is an emergency, understands and can perform basic first aid and is trustworthy, it may be okay.  I would ease her into it, like aloow her to be in charge of the child while I did yard work, painting, etc.  Something where I was still in the house to observe how she handled things.  if this goes well, try no more than 15 -20 min while you go to a neighbors house to chat or run to the local grocery.  When you are fully comfortable I would not leave her for more than an hour or two to be responsible for another child and I would only do it if there were another adult close by that you knew she could call on.  My 13 yo babysits for a friend but only if I am home- I am right down the street so she can call me if there is a problem.  Babysitting is a big responsibility and both her and the person she is babysitting for need to understand that.  I would not have let my girls babysit at 11 and I don't think I would have ever asked an 11 yo to babysit for me- but this has to be your decision based on the girls capabilities, maturity and situation.
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You need to check with the local childcare licensing department for their regulations.  However, most, if not all states require that anyone directly taking care of children in a childcare setting must be at least 18 years old.
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It's a rating: children under 12 are allowed only if they are accompanied by a parent/guardian
465394
It's 12 in New Mexico or 13 if there is another child. Check with your Family Services Department. They'll be able to tell you the law.
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You have to be at least 17 with a parents permission, and the maximum age is older than 35 now, I believe it is 39.
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Depends on what state you live in.\n\nMost States do not have regulations or laws about when a child is considered old enough to care for him/herself or to care for other children. Currently Illinois and Maryland have laws addressing this topic. States may have guidelines or recommendations. These guidelines are most often distributed through child protective services and are administered at the county level.
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This varies by jurisdiction.  Mine has no age description.  Use common sense and knowledge of your child's own abilities-including stranger danger.\n\nIf they're of school age, call the school.  They will know.
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Age Restriction \nYahoo! is concerned about the safety and privacy of all its users, particularly children. For this reason, parents of children under the age of 13 who wish to allow their children access to the Service must create a Yahoo! Family Account. When you create a Yahoo! Family Account and add your child to the account, you certify that you are at least 18 years old and that you are the legal guardian of the child/children listed on the Yahoo! Family Account. By adding a child to your Yahoo! Family Account, you also give your child permission to access many of the Services including, email, message boards, and instant messaging (among others). Please remember that the Service is designed to appeal to a broad audience. Accordingly, as the legal guardian, it is your responsibility to determine whether any of the Services and/or Content are appropriate for your child. \n\ni think it should be at least PG-14. and i think ppl should report anyone under 13
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Check with an adult...its probably 12 if youre watching children in your family and 14 for other kids....but if youre babysitting you should be certified in cpr and first aid because anything can happen and someone elses life is in your hands
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at any age as long as over 12
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you can petition the court to order a new guardian. kinda long process, but it'll eventually work out. explain how your relationship won't work and you've tried counseling and it's not a healthy environment for you. but first you should get the person you want to live with to want to accept the responsibilities. together you can even contact a lawyer to see about them getting cutody. you may also be old enough to be emancipated