Beginning in middle childhood, many children are given keys to their houses or apartments and go home after school. These children are known as "latchkey kids." What do you think of this practice? Are there advantages for children? For parents/guardians? What are disadvantages for children as well as parents/guardians? When is a child old enough to stay alone? What are the alternatives? Search the internet for information about latchkey children and after school alternatives. Make sure you cite the sites that you used (Urls and titles of the sites).

1. Answer the questions listed above and cite the information for the sources that you use.

2. List the sources that you used.

3. Develop a flyer to educate parents about leaving children home alone.