Wandering Off Topic

[G-Unit]

I cannot go down this road.  It was not done with intent and has been done by many of us.  And it does not constitute Neglect.

Abduction by whoever was not something that would have entered the minds of anyone.

A danger of abduction isn't the reason why most people don't leave their children home alone, and it isn't the reason why they are advised not to do it.

[Wonderfulspam]

I agree they made an awful mistake...my heart sinks for the McCanns too.

It's the Mccanns remaining children I feel sorry for. Having to live with the McCanns. Maddy got lucky.

[Eleanor]

A danger of abduction isn't the reason why most people don't leave their children home alone, and it isn't the reason why they are advised not to do it.

Half an hour is hardly leaving your children home alone.

[G-Unit]

Half an hour is hardly leaving your children home alone.

That may be your opinion but it isn't the opinion of the NSPCC;

Infants and young children aged 0-3 years old should never be left alone – even for 15 minutes while you pop down the road.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/in-the-home/home-alone/

[Eleanor]

That may be your opinion but it isn't the opinion of the NSPCC;

Infants and young children aged 0-3 years old should never be left alone – even for 15 minutes while you pop down the road.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/in-the-home/home-alone/

The Opinion of The NSPCC is just an Opinion.

[G-Unit]

The Opinion of The NSPCC is just an Opinion.

As experts theirs is an informed opinion, based on evidence.

[Mr Gray]

As experts theirs is an informed opinion, based on evidence.

Do you always trust experts ...I prefer to be a little more open minded

[Eleanor]

As experts theirs is an informed opinion, based on evidence.

I do have to say that The NSPCC didn't do much for me.

[G-Unit]

Do you always trust experts ...I prefer to be a little more open minded

I think you agree with the NSPCC's advice on the subject under discussion, however?

[Mr Gray]

I think you agree with the NSPCC's advice on the subject under discussion, however?

Not entirely so you think wrong...and  my greatest fear in leaving children as the McCanns did would be abduction

[G-Unit]

Not entirely so you think wrong...and  my greatest fear in leaving children as the McCanns did would be abduction

Did you develop that fear after their experience?

[Mr Gray]

Did you develop that fear after their experience?

no

[G-Unit]

no

In my opinion a fear of small children being abducted if left home alone is unrealistic. Most people imo are well aware that home accidents are far more likely.

[Mr Gray]

In my opinion a fear of small children being abducted if left home alone is unrealistic. Most people imo are well aware that home accidents are far more likely.

Thats not what happened here according to SY and the Germans

[G-Unit]

Thats not what happened here according to SY and the Germans

Why police officers subscribe to the idea that this 'incredibly rare' event took place I can't imagine.