is that better than waiting outside in the cold and wind. am i right or wrong. the child does want the parents there and he does not ride on a bus.
132590
That seems like the most sense to me.  Being a parent I think I'd rather wait with them until help arrives.  It's only common sense.
657466
I couldn't agree more.  A license is required to drive, hunt, fish...but not create and raise a human being??  That's insane.  Some people have absolutely no business having children, and if it took more effort than a romp in the sack to produce one I think people would give it a lot more thought.  It's a choice, not a requirement of life.  Not everyone is cut out to say, drive a car, and if you get a few too many DWI's your license is promptly revoked.  A parenting license should have similar rules of conduct to protect those who cannot protect themselves.  Of course, it's a step in the right direction but it wouldn't necessarily prevent all potentially bad parents from becoming one.
480828
LOL, all the time but the doosy happened last year. I was waiting for my daughters bus to come. She was coming home from school. Anyways it was freezing outside and I was out there for an hour and a half. Of course I was freaking out but tried to keep calm. I live right at the bus stop but I live on the third floor . I did not want to leave the bus stop because where I live the bus driver will not let the child off without someone at the stop. So I stood there freaking out and not knowing what to do. I gave up and called her school in a bit of rage and said/asked, my daughters bus has not arrived yet, is there a problem with the bus? She said, what are you talking about? I freaked out and told her that I have been waiting for almost two hours and it has not come. She said are you taking meds? I was livid and said NO what's your f-ing problem. She yelled at me telling me that school was still in sesson and the kids have not been let out yet. Ok, now I felt small, said no meds and quietly hung up the phone. That's when I realized that I was on the wrong day, month for my daughter half day! Just think I had to go through that in a month, oh my, lol.
599205
The parents' legal responsiblity to care for their child is independant of the actions of the child.  The prosecutor and police would still have the judgement call on their own as to what response they would have.  In cases where the parents had made reasonable efforts to monitor their child's whereabouts, and the child goes astray, there is rarely consequences to the parent.  If the parent left the child alone at home willfully, the consequences would likely be greater.
524834
It depends on how old the child is.  If she is a teen they usually will wait 24 hours.  That's what they did when my son ran away.  But if it's a small child they'll look right away.  Small children can't survive on the street for too long.
588366
The child should go with the parent. The parents took the chance in coming here. The child is welcomed back anytime. \n And you know darn well people are abusing this-its been on the news.\n If I drop a baby at your house do you have to pay for all of us to stay in your house with benefits.\n Lots of kids have stupid parents who do awful things. It is not the kids fault but they do suffer because of their parents decision.\n If they don't want them then put them up for adoption. I will not reward law breakers because they can have children.
38211
I think the problem has to do with the parents not forcing the children to go outside and play.  Watching television and playing video games is not such a bad thing when done in moderation.  It becomes a bad thing when the parent allows the child to sit in front of the television as long as they would like.  I feel that a child should be made to go outside and play every day weather permitting.\n\nI am a parent of two boys and it is required that they get a certain amount of outside activity.  If the weather is bad, I insist they find other activities outside of television or video games such as coloring, writing, reading, board games, card games, etc.\n\nI also think parents have gotten away from the homecooked meal and indulge in fast foods more often.  As a working parent, I can undertand the temptation of always picking up dinner on the way home, but in the long run it is an unhealthy choice for the entire family.  We need to get back to our roots where the entire family sits down each night to enjoy a homecooked meal and only occassionally indulge in fast food.
56549
I think it's technically a federal offense because you're tampering with the postal service.  I'd stick it on a door if anything.  I think the better thing to do is confront the neighbor yourself rather than allowing your daughter to write the letter.  If she's already done it, you should go over to the neighbor and discuss it like adults.  Perhaps your daughter shouldn't have shoveled snow wherever, but you've raised your children a certain way and would appreciate it if they didn't use cusswords around her/towards her.  If the neighbor can't be reasoned with, just ignore them from now on.
1290
Sorry, it doesn't sound good.\n\nI would investigate his ties on the east coast..\n\nOf course, he could also have no idea of how to invite you with the kid, and is generally insensitive.  He should have waited for the video of got a sitter so you both could go.
592313
there is a test you can take as ahorse-rider to go on roads but its not something you HAVE to do. Kids should not be on a road riding without an adult rider to supervise. It's as dangerous as letting a kid cycle on the road withpout an adult and passing their cycling proficiency test!
618933
What a great observation. It would seem they do. As you know there are child endangerment laws here in America to protect children from unfit parents. And in my opinion, a parent that would attempt to take a child on such a perilous journey is in breach of the duties of a parent and therefore an unfit parent.
483570
It is this way , since he did not take child first ??\n\nAnd it is this way since he is letting it happen,  he has not filed for custody,  ( his right) and the longer he waits the harder it will be.  He has not filed for visitation,\n\nIt appears he dont care.
508211
I think all parents involved need to sit down together and discuss this...it's a decision that could make or brake this boy. Make a list of pros and cons...hopefully you can come to a reasonable decision. I hope it works out for you.
45996
It is NOT against the law but there are education requirments that the child must meet later, many kids do not begin school until 6 so this is not terribly unusual but perhaps the child is going to be home educated.
247380
Once your kids are being put in a risky situation, its time to go, all jokes aside.  If he does not have his name of the deed, he would be in the streets.  If he resists than call the police forget what the neighbors think they will forget about it next week.  Remember THE KIDS! It will be worth it in the long run.
259162
Not me.  I have kids, I am not allowed out in public without a leash and a keeper, preferably thoroughly sedated.  Looks like a good flick, though.  Maybe someday someone will forget and leave the asylum gates open.
353249
It is a matter of respect to there patrons.  If a child was to walk in, the parents would not wish for the child to see to pr0n on display.  I do not believe it is against the law but it is the shop discretion as to what is appropriate to be displayed.