- Whitlow Elementary
- Is my child old enough to stay home alone?
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Home Alone Policy as stated by the Forsyth County Department of Family and Children Services
· Children age 8 or under: Should never be home alone
· Age 9-12: Can stay alone up to 2 hours but cannot perform role of babysitter
· Age 13 and over: Can stay home alone for less than 12 hours and can perform the role of babysitter
*Keep in mind that these guidelines are also based on the level of the child's maturity*
Solo en la casa
· Niños menores de 8 años: Nunca deben estar solos en la casa
· Niños de 9-12: Pueden estar solos en casa por solo 2 horas
· Niños de 13 años o mas: Pueden estar en la casa
solos por hasta 12 horas y puede ser niñeros(as).