Asked by Kaari Patten on Jul 17, 2024

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Children who return home after school and let themselves in to an empty house or apartment,where they are alone and unsupervised until their parents or another adult come home are referred to as

A) single-parent kids.
B) self-sitting kids.
C) latchkey kids.
D) super kids.

Latchkey Kids

Children who return home after school and are alone until a parent or another adult arrives.

Single-Parent Kids

Children who are raised by only one parent due to various circumstances such as divorce, death, or single adoption.

  • Recognize the attributes and consequences of various family configurations on children.
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Lauren StittJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The term "latchkey kids" specifically refers to children who are left alone and unsupervised after school, typically due to their parents' work schedules. The other options (A, B, and D) do not accurately describe this situation.