Parental choice of self-care for school age children

Description:

A study of school-age children over a four-week period who had been in self-care or in the care of a sibling or other person under the age of 14 either before school, after school, or at night; includes findings of what parent and family characteristics might increase or decrease the frequency of these arrangements

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Cain Virginia S.; Hofferth Sandra L.

Publisher(s):

National Council on Family Relations

Country:

United States

Date Issued:

1989

Source:

Journal of Marriage and the Family, 51(1), 65-77

Journal Title:

Journal of Marriage and the Family

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

65-77

Topics:

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.1. Programs > 6.1.8. Out-Of-School Time

4. Child Care & Early Education Providers/Organizations > 4.1. Provider Type/Setting

2. Parents & Families > 2.1. Selection Of Child Care & Early Education Arrangements

ISSN:

1741-3737

Electronic

0022-2445

Paper

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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