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Definition of Latchkey child
1. Noun. A school-age child who is home without adult supervision for part of the day (especially after school until a parent returns home from work).
Definition of Latchkey child
1. Noun. latchkey kid ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Latchkey Child
Literary usage of Latchkey child
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Working with Youth in High-Risk Environments: Experiences in Prevention edited by Carol E. Marcus, John D. Swisher (1996)
"Joan was an 11-year-old White latchkey child who was hearing impaired. She could
lip-read and sign well, but she had few other verbalization skills. ..."
2. Every Student Succeeds: A Conceptual Framework For Students At Risk Of by Dennis Parker (1994)
"... education sites and the mainstream school or classrooms; and between latchkey,
child care, or before- and after-school community tutorial programs 3. ..."
3. Together We Can Meet the Challenge: Law Enforcement Strategies and Practices by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"... blended family background and lack of parental availability at an early
age (latchkey child). The STARS program offers the youth a variety of cultural, ..."
4. Fire Safety Education Resource Directory edited by Barry Leonard (1998)
"The lessons include use a home fire escape plan, practice vacation outdoor fire
safety, be a fire safe babysitter, and be a happy latchkey child. ..."
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