Community Chat

[pinkskates4]

Well it looks like we have finally found an age at which we all agree a child should not be left unattended.

This was an unnecessary tragedy in my view. I'm sure his parents are suffering, but it was so preventable.

So sad all around.

[Cakers1]

When my son was 3, we lived out in the country with quite a few acres of land. Even back then he was NEVER left alone for a second. What a senseless tragedy; that poor child struggling to get out - I can't even imagine. It used to be "take the doors off discarded refrigerators" and now more than ever we are seeing tragedy after tragedy involving hot cars. It's senseless, idiotic, and even worse the dad was napping???

[wagnerdancer]

I would not let a three year old out of my sight let alone play outside (my yard or not) unsupervised. And another thing, if your child is up and playing you should NOT be napping!!!!! Its a shame bad parenting led to this poor baby's death.

[kittymomNC]

On 7/31/2014 RainCityGirl said:

A three year old should be supervised at all times....period. A car is considered an attractive nuisance and should be locked so that kids can't get into it. Anyone with any sense should know both of these things. What a tragedy, and so unnecessary.

ITA - I would never have left my child unsupervised at that age, anywhere, any time, under any circumstances.

Even the Weather Channel is doing a lot of informative "spots" on this subject today to try and educate people to these hazards.

[Puzzle Piece]

On 7/31/2014 KittyLouWhoToo said:

What kind of idiotic nimrod moron jackasses leave a 3 year old unattended?

Ditto this. That area is an area that is primarily people who are ................... Would get your thread deleted if I was truthful.

[chrystaltree]

The parents should be charged with neglect or negligence or something like that. Not becacuse the child was playing in his yard but because the had an unlocked car in the driveway. Duhhhhhhh Three year olds are attracted to cars like bees to pollen. Every parent who calls his or herself a parent knows enough to lock the car doors. Second, the child was 3....not 11. Three year olds are babies, very curious and they crave their independance. I never let my 3 year olds play in the yard alone. And if I went in for a few minutes, they came right along with me. Because those 3 year olds are quick! They can get into things that we never thought was possible. So, yeah. The negligence on two counts caused the death of that baby. I hope they can live with that. I couldn't.

[Lipstickdiva]

That happened in my area several years ago as well. I believe 3 children were playing and went into a neighbors car on a very hot day and sat in it. 1 eventually got out but the other 2 died.

[NoelSeven]

On 7/31/2014 gazelle77 said: No child should be left unattended PERIOD.

Up to what age are you suggesting?

[Lipstickdiva]

The story says the father woke up from his nap and found the child. I wonder if he was supposed to be watching this kid and fell asleep and the kid went outside or if he put the kid outside so he could nap.

Either way it's wrong. I'm just wondering.

[NoelSeven]

A three year old should never have been left alone outside.

My daughter was always exploring and having mishaps. Because of that, I never let her out of my sight for years. Way longer than other mothers. Picking her up from church camp was always a shock. That kid could get into everything.