Do any of you have 'latchkey kids' who are home alone for long periods when you're at work? DS2's school is 5 mins away and he's regularly at home by himself until DS1(14) gets back (different school) which could be up to 2 hours later. I work f/t and get home at 6.30pm.
STBEx-H used to be there for them most of the time after school (he worked shifts) but left 3 months ago.
I can't change my working arrangements and I'd love some ideas as to how I can get him to fill his time productively. He doesn't get on particularly well with his older brother (and bullies him constantly). I'm wondering whether I should look into a childminder but when I mentioned this he was horrified!
Is anyone else in a similar situation?
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smoothieooo · 11/10/2012 12:08
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