Parents often face the dilemma of whether it's cool to leave the kiddos home alone. Work commitments, mental health breaks—whatever the reason, finding the right time to let your child stay home alone is a hot topic.
After Utah passed the country's first law legalizing so-called free-range parenting, groups in states from New York to Texas are pushing for similar steps to bolster the idea that supporters say is an antidote for anxiety-plagued parents and overscheduled kids.