Can my 14 year old look after my 9 year old?
Can my 14 year old look after my 9 year old? There's no legal age a child can babysit – but if you leave your children with someone who's under 16 you're still responsible for their wellbeing. You should also think carefully about leaving your child alone with an older brother or sister. If they fall out, you won't be around to make the peace. How old do you have to be to leave your child alone at home? Babysitters must also be of a certain level of maturity before they can be alone with a child under their care....