A: A fourth cousin is someone in a family who shares the same great-great-great-grandparents. First cousins share the same grandparents and second cousins have the same great-grandparents. Ordinal numbers of cousins are in the same generation as each other.
8 to 10 years-Should not be left alone for more than 1Â½ hours and only during daylight and early evening hours. 11 to 12 years-May be left alone for up to 3 hours but not late at night or in circumstances requiring inappropriate responsibility. 13 to 15 years-May be left unsupervised, but not overnight.
Here are some things to consider when deciding if your child is old enough to be home alone without a sitter: 1  Generally speaking, a child must ne 12 years of age or older before you are legally permitted to leave him home alone for any period of time. Generally speaking, a child must ne 12 years of age or older before you are legally permitted to leave him home alone for any period of time. 2  In some states and municipalities this may be different, and before you even consider doing so, check with your local law enforcement agency to know the laws.