Wild Things That Baby Boomers Grew Up Doing

Latchkey Kids

The phrase latchkey kid comes from the boomer generation. For kids with working parents, they were tasked with getting home and staying safe even when their parents weren't there. They'd come inside and lock the door with a latchkey. Sometimes, a sibling would keep them company, but not always...

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.