Ex leaving child in car

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Howdoyoulikethemapplesnow · 10/03/2026 09:10

AIBU to think it’s not okay?

Two DC ages 6 and 8. Ex keeps leaving them in the car when he goes to shops, collect a prescription, etc….car is not visible from either and DC say they panic.

I can get petrol station if it’s really busy and you can see the car at all times but do I raise the rest?

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CinnamonBuns67 · 10/03/2026 09:18

I'd mention it to him but ultimately there's nothing you can do about it.

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 10/03/2026 09:17

Swiftie1878 · 10/03/2026 09:15

If the kids have talked to you about it and said it makes them panic, you have to advocate for them. He may not even realise the distress he’s causing.

I agree. Get chat gpt to help you write a message along the lines of ‘I’m passing on what the children have said as I thought you’d want to be aware’ rather than a ‘I’m telling you what to do.’ Keep it biff brief firm friendly factual or something like that!

Swiftie1878 · 10/03/2026 09:15

If the kids have talked to you about it and said it makes them panic, you have to advocate for them. He may not even realise the distress he’s causing.

Easterbunnygettingawrapping · 10/03/2026 09:13

My exh used to leave 3 x dc under 10 home alone every Saturday night when he went to the pub..
Judge deemed it different parenting styles...
Encourage dc to lock the car door and sit still. Or not. Letting the alarm go off will alert people to what he has done. Might deter him.

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Howdoyoulikethemapplesnow · 10/03/2026 09:12

On road parking if that makes a difference

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Howdoyoulikethemapplesnow · 10/03/2026 09:12

marcyhermit · 10/03/2026 09:11

10 minutes or 2 hours?

10 mins

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marcyhermit · 10/03/2026 09:11

10 minutes or 2 hours?

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