Mom's Arrest Fuels New Debate On Leaving Kids Home Alone: See NJ Laws

A Florida mom’s arrest after leaving her four kids alone for five days while she worked in Las Vegas has reopened the perennial debate about when kids are old enough to stay home alone. New Jersey doesn’t set a specific minimum age, but state law lets authorities investigate whether a parent provided adequate supervision based on the child’s age and maturity, the length of time alone, and whether younger siblings were involved.