Ricky and Kyle are building a casle of blocks together in their kindergarten class. Ricky is building the turrets and Kyle is building the moat. Laura and Kyle are sitting next to each other and are drawing pictures. Periodically, they will trade crayons and comment on the others picture.
The National SAFEKIDS Campaign recommends that no child under the age of 12 be left at home alone. However, consider a child's age and maturity level. For example, if a child is extremely impulsive, it might be best to wait until he or she is older than 12.There appear to be very few states with specific regulations about the age of a child left at home alone.or example, if a child is extremely impulsive, it might be best to wait until he or she is older than 12. There appear to be very few states with specific regulations about the age of a child left at home alone.
There is no specific age when a child can be left at home alone as maturity and understanding differs from child to child. A child of 12 can have the same maturity and understanding as a child of 14. Likewise, a child of 13 can have the maturity and understanding of a 9 year old.owever, parents will commit an offence if leaving the child at home alone puts him or her at risk. The Coram Childrenâs Legal Centre advises that most children under the age of 13 should not be left at home alone.