Legal Age to Leave Kids Home Alone in NJ This Summer
By: Sue Moll | Published: 2025-07-05 13:35:00 | Source: nj1015.com
I know it’s something I battled with every summer with my daughter when she was younger. How can I keep her busy and can she stay home alone in New Jersey while I’m working.
Recently, I found out the laws of New Jersey and how old your child has to be to stay home alone in the Garden State.
As summer vacation kicks in across New Jersey, many parents face a difficult decision: whether to leave their kids home alone while they head to work.
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With schools out and camps often expensive or full, working moms and dads are balancing job responsibilities with childcare needs, it’s not always easy.
New Jersey’s Legal Stance on Leaving Children Home Alone
New Jersey does not have a set legal age for when a child can be left home alone, according to
