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Parenting

HopeHoops

(47,675 posts) Thu Dec 15, 2011, 10:51 AM Dec 2011

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Leaving kids in a running car for "just a few minutes" is child endangerment.

Thoughts?

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Leaving kids in a running car for "just a few minutes" is child endangerment. (Original Post) HopeHoops Dec 2011 OP

It is down here in TX - TBF Dec 2011 #1

i think reason can come into play. seabeyond Dec 2011 #2

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TBF

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1. It is down here in TX -

Reply to HopeHoops (Original post)

Fri Dec 16, 2011, 09:37 PM

Dec 2011

cars heat up too fast. I don't even leave my pet in with the windows cracked very often - it has to be a very cool day.

I know (as a parent) that it's a pain to move a toddler who is sleeping but I wouldn't risk it.

seabeyond

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2. i think reason can come into play.

Reply to HopeHoops (Original post)

Sat Dec 17, 2011, 12:44 PM

Dec 2011

i have run into a convenience store, under a couple minutes, air conditioning going if needed and car running, child too young to get out of seat, doors locked and keys in hand, and always a visual of child.

i could never imagine anything less than all those conditions.

but, i dont think an absolute blanket statement works.

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