Kids Home Alone: A Phenomenon on the Rise
Posted on November 11th, 2009 by Dr. Angela Londoño-McConnell
According to a 2009 survey conducted by Afterschool Alliance, one out of every four children (26%) nationwide return home after school and have no adult supervision. This ‘kids in self-care’ phenomenon (also known as ‘latchkey kids’) is a growing trend and a source of great concern. When we think of kids staying home alone, most [...]
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