Family dynamics often have a strong influence on the way young people see themselves, others and the world, and influence their relationships, behaviours and their wellbeing.
How old does my child have to be before I can allow her or him to be home alone? Under Maryland law, a child must be at least eight years old to be left alone in a house or car. State law also says a child must be at least 13 years old to baby-sit another child. Generally, it is left up to the parent to decide whether a child who is at least eight is mature enough to be home alone. Any time you leave your child alone, be sure the child knows what to do in case of an emergency. Baltimore County Department of Social Services' Child Protective Services (CPS) may become involved if a child of any age is left alone and is placed at risk of harm because he or she is unable to manage on his or her own.
As of yet, there is no set legal age for children to be left home alone in Pennsylvania. However, if you leave a child who is not mature enough home alone and something bad ha â¦ ppens the court will take into consideration several things.ost places believe that 12 or 13 is okay to leave home alone for a couple of hours during daylight hours.   Legal Age   There are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages for children home alone, but many state agencies have published guidelines.