Garbarino, James

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ERIC Number: EJ239677

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981-Feb

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ISSN: ISSN-0013-127X

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"Latchkey" Children: How Much of a Problem?

Garbarino, James

Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, v46 n6 p14-16 Feb 1981

Weighs the risks and opportunities of latchkey children, who must supervise themselves after school because their parent or parents work. Suggests some school/community alternatives for supervising these children and/or teaching them self-care skills. Condensed from "Vital Issues," v30, n3, p1-4. (SJL)

Descriptors: After School Day Care, Child Responsibility, Childhood Needs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Employed Parents, School Community Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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