AIBU to go to the pub 30 metres away with a video monitor.

[HoveDad]

I live in a terrace of houses and ten doors down is a really nice pub that does great food. Would it be horribly irresponsible to leave the kids (8,4 and 2) home alone with a video (+audio) monitor watching the doors to the bedrooms, toilet and hallway? One of us could be home within one minute of seeing / hearing a child but in the mean time we could be sat having a couple of pints and a tasty meal with friends with a laptop/ipad on the table showing what's going on in the house.
I suspect this isn't ok and haven't suggested it to my wife yet but wanted to canvas opinions. You could get the kit to do this for ~ £100 which is what 4 baby sits would cost.

[BadToTheBone]

Logically, it isn't the worst idea, the temptation is appealing and chances of anything happening are minuscule. However, I couldn't do it, my protective instincts are just too huge for me to ignore. The illogical worry would ruin my night, simply put.

[QuimReaper]

Why are all these zombie threads being bumped?

[BadToTheBone]

Also, was this really acceptable in the 70's, not in my family or wider friends circle. I had done fabulous nights being dragged along to parties to play with the hosts kids till we all feel asleep and I have great memories of my Nanna coming over the babysit. I was never left alone and none of my friends were either. I heard stories of latch key kids but it was always from when my parents were little, so the 40's and 50's.

[btfly2]

OMG what a ridiculous idea! Is that parenting in 2016?? No thank you.

[PigletWasPoohsFriend]

ZOMBIE THREAD

[Rachel0Greep]

Sparkie, report your post and ask MN to set it up as a new thread, rather than adding to a zombie thread as people will keep replying to the original post from three years ago.

[SciFiFan2015]

If it's only 90 seconds away - would the pub deliver its food to you?

[WowserBowser]

No btfly it's parenting in 2013

[Skylander01]

It is illegal to leave young children with anyone under the age of 13 years old so thats it - its scary and illegal. Trust me the time soon flies by and you won't be able to spend time with any of your children! They will all be out with friends, living their lives - then it will be your turn again if you still have the energy!!

[SciFiFan2015]

Ah! I dislike the way zombie threads appear in recents. I normally check the date/time but missed it today. Ach well.

[BowieFan]

Nope, it seems ridiculous. I used to leave my 8 year olds on their own when I went around to my mum's, but that's because I could literally see into my living room from my parents' living room. I only started leaving them without a babysitter when we went out for the night last year when they turned 14. They'll be 15 next week and I'd have no issue leaving them now.

[BowieFan]

It is funny how much things have changed though. I remember going to Butlins in the 70s and our parents gladly leaving us in the chalets whilst the redcoats just walked around listening for crying babies. If there was a problem, they buzzed the board in the club and you finished your drink and bingo and then left. I can't imagine they'd do that these days.

[ohtheholidays]

I worked with Social Services and I'd want your children removed from your home!

If you think your suggestion would be a normal and good idea I dread to imagine what the rest of your parenting is like!

[ohtheholidays]

Aaahhhh Bloody Zombie thread why do people keep bringing them back?

[sashh]

Phone the pub, order food and drinks, one of you collects both and brings them home, retun washed dishes in the morning.

[PerpendicularVincent]

Thank God it's a zombie thread. At least I don't have to travel through loads of bullshit posts about risk assessments and styles of parenting.

[FlabulousChic]

Are you really that desperate to visit a pub? What a sad person you are. It's a disgusting idea and makes you a bad parent.

[Sparklingbrook]

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