I came out of the grocery store today and parked in front of my car was a high end car (not that it really matters what kind of car it was) RUNNING, wipers going, with a little girl and a small dog in the front seat. I was stunned. As luck would have it there was a local police cruiser in the parking lot. He approached the girl, found out her name, age, 5, and the fact that her mother was in the store. So we waited and waited. Roughly 15-20 minutes later out walks the mother. She wasn't even concerned that the police were at her car. To make a long story short, I had some not so kind words for her. She in turn told me to mind my own business numerous times, waving her hand in my face and so on. I guess I was a little stunned. I am sure nothing will happen to her, but the woman really needs some parenting tips.
To top it off, also today in a separate town, a car was stolen with a sleeping child in it. Apparently, the carjacker had second thoughts because that child is fine.
Okay, let me have it. Should I have gone on my merry way without contacting the police? Who else would have stuck their nose in the situation?
Any men out there who would have done the same?
Kev Guy. Here is the OP again. As you can see, she did state 15 minutes (bolded) so perhaps you should stop changing the subject. I am not the one critizing others parenting techniques or stooping to name calling. Do I agree with them? Maybe or maybe not. As a matter of fact, I was told by many people to put a lock on my DD's bedroom door so she learned to sleep through the night and did not walk out. One of them was a pediatrician. Did I decide to do it, no. But, it is quite acceptable by some to do that. I was not put on this earth to judge others.