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Associations with «latchkey»

A latchkey is a term used to describe a key that opens a lock, specifically a lock on a front door. It is often used to refer to a child who comes home from school to an empty house and lets themselves in with a key, as their parents are still at work. Full definition
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Phrases with «latchkey»

Sentences with «latchkey»

  • For example, there is a growing number of latchkey children in the community. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
  • Last but not least is another soon - to - be-released film, Sean Baker's «The Florida Project,» a touching and naturalistically shot portrait of latchkey kids living in an impoverished motel community outside Disney World. (rogerebert.com)
  • Log on to any online parenting forum and odds are you will eventually hear the same story: Generation X women, who spent their own childhoods as latchkey kids, are now opting, despite advanced degrees and professional careers, to stay at home with their children. (parentingsquad.com)
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