Are there any age requirements in chesapeake virginia for staying home alone and babysitting?
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I don't know what county Chesapeake is in but this is from VA: ""Babysitting guidance" Child Protective Services, by the Department of Social Services, Prince William County, Virginia, lists the following babysitting guidelines: Babysitting Guidelines: Ages 12-13 May babysit children up to 4 hours Ages 14-15 May babysit children over 4 hours, but not overnight or weekends Ages 16-17 May babysit children overnight or weekends This resource is available on the Web at http://www.co.prince-william.va.us/default.aspx?topic=040041000120000757#Guidelines. For additional information, contact the Prince William County Child Protective Services Office at 703-792-4200."
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There are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages for children home alone, but many state agencies have published guidelines. Georgia, Illiniois, Maryland and Oregon are a few of the states with specific ages mentioned in their laws. 12 years of age appears to be the most common recommendation. http://www.latchkey-kids.com/latchkey-kids-age-limits.htm provides a state by state comparison with references. This site also provides one guideline from a California agency representative who suggests that 8 year olds and over can be left at home for up to several hours (usually after school before a parent gets home from work).
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