Debi Is a Single Mom of Three Boys Ages 8

Debi is a single mom of three boys ages 8, 10, and 12. She recently started working full-time and is wondering if she should let the boys go home alone after school. Knowing that she will take individual maturity into consideration, what is the general guideline for someone in her situation?

A) A child should generally be 12 to go home alone and 15 to care for younger siblings.
B) A child should generally be 10 to go home alone and 12 to care for younger siblings.
C) A child should generally be 8 to go home alone and 12 to care for younger siblings
D) A child should generally be 13 to go home alone and 16 to care for younger siblings