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Latchkey Children

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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Latchkey Children

By Justin Morgan

What are your children doing after school?

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After school hours

opportunity for mischevious behavior or danger

Often

No adult supervision

stronger chance of

poor school performance, using drugs, sexual activity, etc.

Every parent wants to be

A good parent

about 50%

Of latchkey kids feel isolated

bringing anyone in the home

Parents tell children no playing outside or

          After school programs

To find the right program

  • Start looking for a program at your child's school
  • Look for program with a good ratio of staff to students
  • Make sure the program is age appropriate
  • You should then check out the program with your child

The Red Cross's safety steps

  • Post emergency phone number list
  • practice emergency plan in case of fire, injury, etc.
  • Remove or safely store any dangerous items
  • Make sure at least one smoke alarm is functional

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