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Leigh Ann Towne
Michigan has no legal age for kids to stay home alone. Experts say parents should consider maturity, safety skills, and readiness when deciding if a child can be left alone.
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WKAR America 250 explores how Michigan’s people, stories, and institutions have shaped the American experience over the last 250 years. Through journalism, public affairs, arts, education, and community storytelling, WKAR invites our community to reflect, participate and imagine the future of our state and this nation.
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