When can your child stay home alone? Neuroscience suggests we’re asking the wrong question

Would you trust your child to stay home alone? For many caregivers, the answer depends on age. But when it comes to safety and independence, neuroscience suggests a different question may be more important: is your child developmentally ready to stay home alone? Caregivers will eventually face this question and must make the decision on when it’s safe to leave their child home alone, yet the answer is surprisingly unclear. Depending on where you live, the guidance can vary widely, and many…