What is another word for latchkey child?
Pronunciation: [lˈat͡ʃkɪ t͡ʃˈa͡ɪld] (IPA) 
A latchkey child is a term used to describe a child who returns home from school to an empty house and is responsible for taking care of themselves until their parents return. However, there are several other terms that can be used as synonyms for a latchkey child. Some of these include key child, home-alone child, unsupervised child, and self-care child. In recent times, the term has evolved to be used interchangeably with the more inclusive term "single parent household," a term used to describe families in which one parent is absent for a significant amount of time. Regardless of the term used, these children may need additional emotional support and guidance to cope with the absence of their parents.
