Aviano child supervision guidelines Published June 28, 2007 By 31st Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy Aviano Air Base, Italy -- Italian law prohibits abandonment of any person younger than 14, or who, by reason of mental or physical illness, is incapable of caring for themselves. Abandonment is not defined and could include leaving a child playing unattended or in a car. Adult supervision is defined as someone who assumes responsibility for the child such as a parent, friend or care provider. The following is a list of Aviano supervision guidelines. The ages specified are the maximum ages and are based on the child's ability to demonstrate age appropriate behavior. Children who do not demonstrate age appropriate behavior should not be given the same degree of self-management responsiblities. Parents are also responsible for considering any physical or mental limitations a child may have when considering how much supervision is necessary. Newborn to age four · Can not be left without a sitter · Can not be left alone overnight · Can not be unattended outside, including playing · Can not be left in a car unattended · Can not be a sitter for their siblings or other youth Age five · Can not be left without a sitter · Can not be left alone overnight · Can be outside unattended at a playground or in a yard, but must be within sight or hearing of their caretaker · Can not be left in a car unattended · Can not be a sitter for their siblings or other youth Ages six to 10 · Can not be left without a sitter · Can not be left alone overnight · Can be outside unattended, but must be within sight or hearing of an adult that can provide assistance · Can not be left in a car unattended · Can not be a sitter for their siblings or other youth Ages 11 to 13 · Can not be left without a sitter · Can not be left alone overnight · Can be outside unattended, but must be within visual sight or hearing of an adult · Can be left in a car unattended, but the keys must be removed, and they must be within an adult's sight or hearing · Can not be a sitter for their siblings or other youth Ages 14 to 15 · Can be left without a sitter but must have access to adult assistance · Can not be left alone overnight · Can be outside unattended · Can be left in a car unattended but with the keys removed · Can be a sitter for siblings or other youth Ages 16 to 17 · Can be left without a sitter · Can be left alone overnight · Can be unattended outside · Can be left in a car unattended but with keys removed · Can be a day and overnight sitter for siblings or other youth. Youth who are sitters must have access to an adult and a telephone and live near by. It is recommended that they received American Red Cross baby-sitting training or the equivalent. For more information on the supervision guidelines, call Family Advocacy at Ext 5667.