Unattended Children

Here's the question: Have you ever left your child unattended in a vehicle for any length of time?

I have. I've left kids in the car while I run inside to pick up/drop off Anya. I've left them (with Anya/PJ "supervising") while I ran into the post office or into a friend's home. I never leave the vehicle unlocked. I take the keys with me. I'm not gone longer than 5 minutes. Could something happen in those 5 minutes? I'm sure something could. I guess I "play the odds." I don't think this makes me a bad parent. And I don't think I should go to jail, like this mom.

What are your thoughts?

princess jen

Hello all! Since I started all this, I'll be first to introduce myself. First and foremost, I'm a woman. I know that's a strange way to start, but I want to have my own identity. I have been married for eight years and I have two children, a five year old girl and a 16 month old boy. I work at home tending a good friend's two children (a six year old and a 16 month old, both boys). I'm grateful every day for the opportunity to stay home with my children but some days are still overwhelming.

I love to read. I like to scrapbook. I like to blog. I have lots of acquaintance friends and several soulmate friends (most of whom live far from me!). I like learning new things. I struggle with my spirituality.

I want to be a better person.