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Originally Posted by Xaccers
They know their kids better than anyone else, and if they felt that it was ok to leave them for a meal while checking on them regularly, while being sat across the way from them, that doesn't strike me as irresponsible.
If they'd gone out drinking at one of the nightclubs in town with no intention of coming back for hours and having no one check in on them, that would be irresponsible.
And you do mind what people think you mean, other wise you wouldn't be going on and on about it so much  |
The last time they checked before noticing the time MAddie was abducted was 50 mins (police report based on evidence given by the parents)
I can't believe that people think its reasonable to leave 3 children under the age of 4 home alone. And so what if there are other people in the complex supposedly 'looking out ' for your kid. I have yet to read anything about the parents saying anything to anyone else to keep an eye out on their kids, more that it was an 'understanding'. No aspect of childcare was formalised or agreed or talked out.
Responsible parents? IN THIS CASE definately not.