The holidays are a time for family, but sometimes adults need to slip away from the kids.

Maybe there’s a no-kids-allowed holiday party. Perhaps you want to shop for gifts without your child there to see everything.

But babysitting is expensive. The average rate is just north of $19 per hour around Phoenix, according to Care.com , meaning getting a sitter while you are shopping or having dinner could easily cost about $60. And that assumes you can find a sitter during a busy time of year.

So you might wonder if your kid can stay home alone. Arizona law is a little complicated on the matter.

At what age can kids stay home alone in Arizona?

There is no state law in Arizona setting a minimum age at which children can be left alone. However, the state will investigate reports of a “fail

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