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Direct linkRiley, Dave; Steinberg, Jill – Family Relations, 2004
Books of advice for parents on the perils of "latchkey" children were published before researchers began to investigate the topic. We argue that the early "how to" books for parents created some overgeneralizations that require rethinking. Four popular assumptions about children in self-care are examined against current theory and research…
Descriptors: Parents, Latchkey Children, Family Life, Family Life Education
Peer reviewedRobinson, Bryan E.; And Others – Family Relations, 1986
Summarizes research findings about latchkey situations. Suggests activities and programs which involve parents, schools, and community. Provides potential resources for programs for use by practitioners. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Child Responsibility, Child Welfare, Family Counseling, Latchkey Children
Peer reviewedKoblinsky, Sally A.; Todd, Christine M. – Family Relations, 1989
Reviews research examining the effects of self-care skills training programs on latchkey children's knowledge, behavior, and emotional well-being. Suggests ways in which the findings can be used to improve the quality of self-care instruction and presents directions for future research. (Author/TE)
Descriptors: Child Responsibility, Child Welfare, Childhood Needs, Latchkey Children
Peer reviewedRodman, Hyman; Cole, Cynthia – Family Relations, 1987
The self-care (or latchkey) arrangement has emerged in the 1980s as a topic of interest to parents, practitioners, and policy makers. Reviews major policy issues and questions about self-care. The following topics are covered: the meaning of self-care, consequences of self-care for children's development, policy implications, and resources for…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Children, Daily Living Skills, Family Life Education
Peer reviewedCole, Cynthia; Rodman, Hyman – Family Relations, 1987
Considers well-being of children who are home alone during part of the day. Addresses questions parents, researchers, and family life educators may have about self-care. Reviews five related research studies defining the self-care arrangement, the number of children in self-care arrangement, the number of children in self-care, impact of self-care…
Descriptors: Children, Daily Living Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Life Education
