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Social Workers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
According to a survey given to 485 members of the\nNational Association of Social Workers, the majority of social workers surveyed\nagreed that 12 years old is generally a safe age to be left unsupervised.\nHowever, a small percentage of social workers suggested that leaving a 12 year\nold home alone would be child neglect, while an even smaller percentage thought\nleaving a 14 year old home alone would also be negligent. In the same group of\nsocial workers surveyed, almost all agreed that 6 years old was too young to be\nleft home alone, 83% agreed that 8 years old was too young, and 10% thought 10\nyears old was too young. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pediatricians<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Charles Jennissen, a clinical professor of\npediatrics and emergency medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of\nMedicine in Iowa City, suggests that 12 years old is an acceptable age to leave\na child unsupervised for a short amount of time. According to him, \u201cEvery child\nis different, of course, and every situation may be different, but overall\nthese social workers say that kids really shouldn\u2019t be home alone under the age\nof at least 12.\u201d He went on to say, \u201c\u201cI think in that 10- to 12-year age,\ndepending on your child and so forth, one can start thinking about whether it\u2019s\nOK or not to leave them home alone (\u2026) it depends a lot on the situation. (\u2026)\nSome kids may not be developmentally ready to be home alone for certain periods\nor they may have health concerns that make being left unsupervised a bad idea.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Dr. Suzanne Haney, chair of the American\nAcademy of Pediatrics Council on Child Abuse and Neglect and the division chief\nof child abuse pediatrics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in\nOmaha, \u201cI certainly agree that 12 years of age and up for the most part,\ndepending on how they are developmentally, is probably OK, but there also are\n12-year-olds who are not able to handle it (\u2026) so it\u2019s really hard to give a\nsafe age because of all the factors that play into it. We have lots of kids who\nhave learning disabilities or cognitive disabilities or behavioral issues and\nthey may be 14 and they\u2019re not safe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read Original Article From NBC News, here<\/a><\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most states do not have laws that govern leaving a child home alone. However, all states have negligent supervision laws, which might limit when and when you cannot leave a child home alone. Furthermore, these laws govern the limit to whom you can leave your child in the supervision of, and to what extent. You see, anyone appointed the responsibility of caring for the safety and well-being of a minor (under the age of 18) also has a legal duty of care. If someone in a similar role neglects this duty of care in a way that causes a minor harm, they can be held legally responsible for the damages and losses suffered at the hands of the victim, and perhaps even their extended families. See our blog, \u201cDefining “Duty of Care” in a Personal Injury Lawsuit\u201d to learn more about your duty of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultimately, it comes down to your best judgement as a\nparent. Not only must you decide when your child is ready to be left home\nalone, you must also decide who is qualified to look after your child in your\nabsence. If you believe your child was injured as a result of negligent\nsupervision, whether with a teacher, daycare, babysitter, or friend, contact an\nIndianapolis personal injury lawyer to discuss your case and the best\nstrategies for recovering compensation for your and your child\u2019s damages and\nlosses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Call Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700 <\/strong>to schedule a free consultation with our licensed Indianapolis child injury lawyers<\/a> who can determine the best strategies for your child injury lawsuit. Not only does our law firm offer free consultations, we never collect lawyer fees unless we prevail for you! Call 317-881-2700 to get started on your financial recovery, today.\u00a0 We represent injured persons throughout Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you remember how old you were when you stopped needing a babysitter? It is common for parents to question how old their children should be before leaving them home alone. Children vary in intellect, maturity, and emotional intelligence, so … Continue reading Negligent Supervision Laws in Indiana<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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