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Peer reviewedToenniessen, Carla Sams; And Others – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1985
Presents an overview of research on factors that influence the latchkey experience, and a survey that can be used in assessing conditions that exist with latchkey children on the local level. Practical suggestions for the counselor's role are given. (BL)
Descriptors: Children, Counselor Role, Elementary Education, Intervention
Peer reviewedGuerney, Louise F. – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1991
Surveyed 90 children (aged 4-12) who called PhoneFriend child help-line to examine their coping strategies when home after school with no adults. Boredom was most frequent reason given for calling; watching television was most popular support activity reported. Children reported often having siblings or friends with them, and many regularly called…
Descriptors: Children, Coping, Elementary Education, Friendship
