It seems every SES has latch-key kids, those who come home to an empty house after school, and let themselves in with a key. Many children may call their parent(s) at work to check in upon arriving at home and locking the door. Many have a neighbor close by they may call on, and the neighbor may also check in on the child/ren at the parent's request. Kiddos are typically home for a short while before parent(s) arrive at home.
In some areas the age when a child may be left at home without supervision is twelve. Coincidentally this is the same age at which they may earn a Red Cross babysitting certificate and become responsible for other children; therefore some children babysit other children after school until parent(s) arrive home.
Last edited by indigo; 03/15/14 06:56 PM. Reason: clarity?
