Fact checked by Sarah Scott Babysitting is a rite of passage for many tweens and teens—it's an opportunity to earn some extra cash while gaining independence and responsibility. It also serves as a ...

For the most part, it’s up to you, the parents. A recent study from Today.com took a look into the laws nationwide on leaving your kid at home alone and data found that most states don’t have an ...

Similarly, there is no exact, nationwide age for when a child is allowed to be a babysitter, although some states have guidelines of recommended minimum age. For instance, Maryland requires a person ...