Reply #14: I was and so is my daughter [View All]

[lapislzi]

She is at home eating her lunch as I type this (early dismissal today).

We started this year (she's 10), and it's so far been a great lesson in responsibility for her. She calls me as soon as she gets in the door. She never forgets to call. She does her homework, prepares a snack, feeds the cats, and does a few light chores before she can have computer or TV time.

My husband (a teacher) usually gets home an hour or so after she does.

I also grew up in the 70s...I remember that's when the latchkey concept really took off because either both parents had to go out to work, or your parents were divorced.