Most parents, at some point, wonder when it's okay to leave their children home alone. For Fort Leonard Wood families, that policy is laid out.
Command Policy 22 covers unattended children, curfew and youth supervision.
These are the minimum requirements for leaving children home alone, however, parents should assess each situation and make determinations based on the maturity and abilities of each child.
Who can stay home alone
-- Children 9 and under should never be left unattended in a home.
-- Children 10 to 11 can be home alone for up to 3 hours during day or evening hours. They cannot be left alone overnight.
-- Children 12 to 14 can be home alone for up to 6 hours during the day or evening hours. They cannot be left alone overnight.
-- Children 15 and older can be left alone during the day, evenings and overnight.
-- Children of any age can never be left in self-care or home alone on a regular basis during weekdays or out of school sessions such as vacations, weekends, and holiday.
(Editor's note: This article and various others are available on Fort Leonard Wood's blog: showmefortleonardwood.wordpress.com).
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