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We want the government to make it illegal for a child to be left home alone before a specific, appropriate age and consequences for parents found breaking the law. Currently the law does not say a specific age when a child can be left on their own.

I'm concerned this means people's judgement is used which could be poor. I think it is frightening that people are able to use their own judgment in these situations.

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