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Pediatrics Ch.19.
Latch Key Children
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are latchkey children | Those who are left unsupervised after school because the parents are away from home at work and extended family is not available to care for them |
| What are the risks to latchkey children | Higher rate of accidents and risk of feeling isolated and alone |
| What is a possible positive outcome for latchkey children | Independence enjoyment, problem solving, and self care skills |
| What should be available to the child in case of emergencies | Back up adult |
| What should the nurse for latch key children | Spend time with the parents, lend support, and help them explore their options |
| Teach the child not to enter the house if… | The door is ajar or anything looks unusual |
| Teach the child not to leave… | The house or yard without permission |
| Teach the child to never admit… | A stranger into the house |
| Teach the child to never agree to meet… | Someone met online |
| Teach the child to never respond to… | Messages on the computer that sound weird |
| Teach the child not to display… | Keys, and keep the door locked |
| Teach the child to answer the telephone… | According to the parent’s teaching, not admitting they are alone |
| Teach the child not to take… | Shortcuts to school through alleys or across train tracks |
| Teach the child to walk to and from school… | With friends |
| Teach the child to never accept… | A ride with strangers |
| Teach the child to know how to… | Reach a trusted adult |
| Teach the child to follow… | First aid techniques taught by parents, and how to call 911 |
| Teach the child to review… | Fire safety rules, route of escape, and to walk through the procedure with the parents |
| Teach the parent to list… | emergency numbers and post them near the phone |
| Teach the parent to designate… | A neighbor who is usually home for help in emergencies |
| Teach the parent to teach the child… | Their own name, telephone number, address, parent’s names, and safe telephone behavior |
| Teach the parent to leave… | Work telephone numbers with the child, and tape recorded messages for the child to decrease loneliness |
| Teach the parent to lock up… | Firearms, or remove them from the home |
| Teach the parent to prepare… | A first aid kit and designate the location |
| Teach the parent to review… | Fire safety rules, route of escape, and walk through it with the child |
| Teach the parent to address… | Street safety with the child when returning from school, including precautions with strangers |
| Teach the parent to consider obtaining… | A pet for the child |
| Teach the parent to be… | Home on time or to call the child |
| Teach the parent to recommend… | Specific activities for the child rather than television |
| Teach the parent help the child to feel… | Successful and appreciated |
| Teach the parent to assess… | The home and neighborhood for hazards specific to their locale |
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