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Missouri currently has no law that states a minimum age. Georgia, Illiniois, Maryland and Oregon are a few of the states with very specific ages. Typically 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). 12 years old appears to be the most common recommendation. http://www.latchkey-kids.com/latchkey-kids-age-limits.htm provides a state by state comparison.
No, the legal age of majority in Missouri for both male and female is 18. Please do not confuse the age of majority with the age cited in the MO. juvenile code. The JC designates a person who is at least 17-years old as being an adult, this refers to judicial proceedings only and does not change the legal age of 18.