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> it basically means that for young children there needs to be an at home adult most of the day even though children go into school for a few hours Do kids in
by ryanlol 6y ago
> it basically means that for young children there needs to be an at home adult most of the day even though children go into school for a few hours
Do kids in Massachusetts go to school at a younger age than in the rest of the world?
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- ghaff 6y agoNot that I'm aware. But typically 5-ish to [some age] year olds aren't just left to go to school on their own and let themselves into the house whenever they get home.
- jpollock 6y agoMany states have laws saying at what age a child can be left home alone. Massachusetts doesn't have a specific legislated age, but they will charge you with neglect if you get it wrong. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-child-abuse-and-neglect https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-ch...
- Dork1234 6y agoSchool Bus Companies in MA will not drop off a kid till 11-12 age range unless there is an older child or adult there to pick them up. Generally in the US kids are left alone for short periods of time starting at age of 8, and gradually increase the time. Leaving 5-10 year old at home all day is not realistic.