can a mature ten year old stay home alone during the day in the state of OHIO?”
I myself would not ever leave a 10 yr old child home alone. But I believe that Ohio is one of those states that does allow children far younger than they should be such as 10 yrs old to be home alone. There is no law relating to this in Ohio. The key is that the child must be safe, must feel safe and must be able to handle any emergencies. Most authorities agree that 12 or 13 is okay to be home alone for short periods of time. Looking after younger siblings is a different story and requires more maturity, particularly with siblings as they are going to fight being told what to do by a brother or sister. Legal Age “If you look to Ohio.s state or local laws, you won’t find a minimum age specified. Instead, the Ohio Revised Code says that parents are responsible for providing proper care and supervision for their children.” – Ohio State Family Development and Human Science There are very few states
