What age can kids be left home in NJ? Why the answer isn't simple
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How it spread - 2 original reports
Fri, 21 August 2026
1 report- yahoo.com10:52first to report
The bus drops off thousands of New Jersey kids every afternoon. But how young is too young to be home alone? Here's what NJ law says about legal age.
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- wobm.com13:04
Back to school is here! But how old does your child have to be before they can legally stay home alone in New Jersey? The answer may surprise you.