Creator: Boys Town | visit site
Grade Range: K - 7
Click here to see different tips and advice about leaving kids home alone. The focus is primarily on safety, and teaching kids about how to handle themselves when home unchaperoned.
In the Classroom
Helps parents determine when a child is old enough to be left home alone.
At Home
This site offers parents a framework for making decisions about when their child is ready to be left at home alone. The article offers a number of factors to consider, including the child’s habits as well as the nature of the parent’s absence.