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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.
This Site Might Help You. RE: What is the legal age for a kid to stay home alone in California? So the story is...my little sister is 13 and was home by herself and she heard someone break in, and she wasn't going to be by herself all night, it was just after school, and she called 911.