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A latchkey kid, or latchkey child, is a child who returns to an empty home after school (or other activities) or a child who is often left at home with no supervision because their parents are away at work.
Learn about the origins, impacts and controversies of latchkey kids, who are children left home alone after school while parents work. Compare the experiences of latchkey kids in different socioeconomic backgrounds and generations.
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Nov 9, 2015 · How did being left alone after school affect the social and emotional development of Generation X? Read about the studies and findings on the latchkey generation and its diversity of experiences.
Nov 15, 2021 · Millions of children are left home alone and unsupervised as after school programs shut down or become unaffordable due to COVID-19. Parents share their challenges and experiences of leaving their kids home alone, and the impact on their social emotional skills and well-being.
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Apr 18, 2018 · Latchkey kids is the term sometimes given to children who carry the keys to their home around their neck or in their pocket. They’re responsible for letting themselves in after school , because nobody is at home waiting for them.
Latchkey children are school-age children who spend unsupervised time at home due to their parents’ absence. This article explores the psychological, emotional, educational, and social aspects of latchkey situations, as well as the risk factors, protective factors, and ethical and legal considerations.
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