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Latchkey children refer to children who carry their own key and let themselves into their homes. These children generally hold their own key because both of their parents are out of home, usually at work
Late adolescence refers to a a period dominated by the goal of achieving intimacy and commitment, and the conflict of closeness versus distance
Late onset refers to the presentation of a disorder or syndrome beginning after the expected age of onset.
Late-onset (or adolescent-limited) trajectory refers to the growth curve of individuals who become more aggressive, often for a limited time, during adolescence or young adulthood after having been relatively non-aggressive during childhood