Teaching Your Child to be Home Alone

A dramatic increase in the number of single-parent homes where both parents work has spawned generations of "latch-key kids". It is often difficult for parents to know when their child is mature enough to left unsupervised and for children to express their own fears of being left alone. This is a practical guide enabling parents to prepare their child for the new experience and to determine what limits need to be set. The book includes a readiness scale, parent assessment scale, and child's personal statement.