A latchkey kid is a term used to describe a child of working parents who come home from school to an empty house for a period of time. The term is said to have been coined in 1944 and was used to describe a child whose father was in overseas and whose mother had to work. The key to their home is usually worn on a chain around their neck.
There are now age restrictions in the US that vary from state to state for leaving a child home without supervision.
My Lady's Latchkey - 1921 was released on: USA: January 1921
The Latchkey Players - 2013 was released on: USA: 1 May 2013
The Forgotten Latchkey - 1913 was released on: USA: 7 June 1913
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The cast of Latchkey - 2012 includes: Corbin Regul as Charlie Larkin Ric Rumowski as Steve Larkin
The cast of Latchkey - 2009 includes: Melanie Mason as Mom Anthony Pierini as Danny Melissa Rude as Katherine
The Latchkey Players - 2013 Confessions--- 1-2 was released on: USA: 1 June 2013
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Carol A Hartman has written: 'Comparing a school sponsored latchkey program and self care' -- subject(s): School-age child care, Latchkey children
synonym of key- latchkey, opener, passkey
synonym of key- latchkey, opener, passkey