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Between the ages of 9 and 12, you can leave a child alone for up to two hours. Age 12 and up, no more than 12 hours at a time.. - NBC Augusta.com 12 years of age appears to be the most common recommendation.hildren 14 to 17 can be left at home up to 24 hours with adequate adult back-up supervision (an adult willing to take legal responsibility preferably within 5 miles). For children that are mentally handicapped you have to go by their maturity age and not their chronological age.
Georgiaâs Guidelines for leaving a child without adult supervision: 1  Children under 8 years old should never be left alone, even for short periods of time. 2  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 not recommended, however, that 13 year olds baby sit infants, small children and children that require special attention due to medical conditions. 2  Children 15 and older can be left home alone overnight, depending on the level of maturity of the child.