Leaving kids in the car?

[LG101]

Got me thinking I just popped to our local and someone parked in the parent and child space but left their kid in the car. It’s a big supermarket and they can’t see the car from inside.

I’m too paranoid someone might steal my kid, is that crazy? Child looked to be 2 years old so I’m not talking 7 year olds.

Coffeecak3 this anecdote always confuses me, 30 odd years on this planet, never seen a car spontaneously combust yet it happens all the time when kids are left in them alone briefly.

@Vinosaurus

I'm assuming you mean local supermarket? Never heard of a pub with parent and child parking!

Not acceptable on any level. Assuming they looked OK (not a hot day/not in distress) I'd speak to customer svcs to get a tannoy announcement out for the dickhead to go back to their car/kid immediately. Otherwise I'd be inclined to call the police.

She literally typed 'supermarket'.

@OnlyFoolsnMothers

Coffeecak3 this anecdote always confuses me, 30 odd years on this planet, never seen a car spontaneously combust yet it happens all the time when kids are left in them alone briefly.

My uncle died when his engine blew up for no good reason upon ignition, and he couldn't get out of the car quickly enough as he had his seatbelt on. Because of this, my dad ALWAYS starts his car and THEN puts his seatbelt on.

But that car was being switched on of course.

I fail to see how a car can set alight when it's sitting on the driveway, switched off.

Having said that I would never leave a baby on the drive anyway. Even if you can see the baby it doesn't stop someone taking her - they'd have enough time to get away if you had to get up from the sofa, get out of the front door and to the car!

Having said that I would never leave a baby on the drive anyway the family opposite me used to leave their baby in the car when asleep so not to disturb his nap- quiet cul de sac, not sure if that makes any difference