Some list members did not allow their children to answer the phone. Some have Caller ID or a message system so the child knows when to answer. Others allow the child to answer, but respond that the requested parent is busy and can't come to the phone right now. Some of the children have had to handle minor medical problems such as nosebleeds, weather emergencies, and household situations such as power outages and plumbing problems. This really varies according to a child's personality.
Some children enjoy the time alone.
Others don't, and are afraid. Safey Tips For Latchkey Children After-School Care Programs 1. It varies, but after-school care programs usually stop taking children anywhere between the ages of 10 and 12. 2. For programs not held at the school, transportation can include walking, vans, and the school bus. Most programs will take children on school holidays but may charge an extra fee.