Re: 9 year old latchkey kid - Landlord Forum thread

Re: 9 year old latchkey kid by MrDan (Georgia) on April 6, 2012 @20:57

The following are Georgia's Guidelines for leaving a child without adult supervision:

Children under 8 years old should never be left alone, even for short periods of time.
Children between the ages of 9 and 12, based on level of maturity, can be left home alone for brief periods of time
It is strongly discouraged for parents to have 13 year olds baby sit infants, small children, and children that require special attention due to medical conditions
Children 15 and older can be left home alone overnight, depending on the level of maturity of the child
Other safety precautions to consider when leaving a child unaccompanied: Don't leave the child responsible for food preparation that involves the stove; have a neighbor or relative check in regularly or have the child check in with an adult; make a safety plan that includes 911, and rehearse it with your child.

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