Many school age children spend time in self-care arrangements while their parents are away from home. In this study, 133 latchkey children, their parents, and 16 teachers completed the questionnaire assessing their knowledge and perception of self-car...
Many school age children spend time in self-care arrangements while their parents are away from home. In this study, 133 latchkey children, their parents, and 16 teachers completed the questionnaire assessing their knowledge and perception of self-care skills. Data suggest that most children are poorly prepared to remain home alone. The methods of self-care preparation for latchkey children were discussed.