School's out, and unless you've booked them into summer camp, the kids are home for the next few months. Here's where the law in Massachusetts stands on leaving your kids home unsupervised. Is there a minimum age for leaving your kids at home? This definition is not dependent upon location (i.e., neglect can occur while the child is in an out-of-home or in-home setting.) “School behavior can also be a good indicator because school is where children spend the most of their time without their parents watching.
Source: The Herald June 22, 2024 08:51 UTC