Generally, 12 and older is 'a pretty acceptable age,' family therapist Sheryl Ziegler tells TODAY.com, echoing the recommended range from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Parents need to think about a child's comfort level, maturity, emotional and physical health, environment, access to support and whether older or younger siblings will be present.
Many states' child protection laws classify 'failing to provide adequate supervision of a child' as child neglect, but in most cases, States do not define what is considered 'adequate supervision.'
You could say, 'Your brother is so busy with sports and I know you hate tagging along. You're starting to show signs that I can trust you to stay home alone for a short period of time.'
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