My son has runaway

[Wario54]

My son has runaway from home. We had an argument this morning because he didn't want to go to school and he stormed out.

He is 10 (almost 11). The school called me and told me he hadn't arrived. I've tried calling and texting him but had no reply. I've called the police and they are out searching for him. His Dad and sister are currently driving round the area (and friends houses etc) in the hope of spotting him. I'm going out of my mind with worry 😭 he's never done this before.

Don't be such an arse. Talk about hitting someone when they are down.

I hope he turns up soon safe and well, sending positive thoughts.

Yes, you absolutely did victim blame her.

It's entirely normal for 9 and 10 year olds to walk to and from school alone up and down the UK. OP did absolutely nothing wrong by allowing it and your posts are just unpleasant and unnecessary.

I’d reach out to his school friends parents get them to try and ring or text him from their ds/dd phones.

hopefully he will return soon ❤️

Thinking of you OP and going he’s back very soon 🤞🏻

Are you for real??????

Could a friend try calling him? He might answer a call from a friend.

Someone suggested your garage or out buildings (if you have them) also what about grandparents or other relatives garage or outbuildings. He might have set up a little camp.

Has he got a best mate with a phone?

Perhaps speak to his parents and get him to call with an adult/police present?

There's a bloody time and a place and a thread about a missing child is NOT it.

Honestly. Read the room.

She'd hate it here in Denmark, 7 year olds walk home all the time

Excessive punctuation?! What on earth are you on about?
I have plenty of compassion for OP hence my comment about the school being mostly to blame here. I asked OP a question to ascertain if there was a specific reason why he was out alone? It’s not your job to police other user’s questions!
Also, what we did 20/30 years ago has zero correlation to what kids do today. The world is simply not the same as it was then, sadly.

@TeddySchnauzer congrats on being the least compassionate person I think I’ve ever seen in my 20years on MN.
you didn’t merely ask a question. Your comments are vile and unnecessarily hurtful.

@TeddySchnauzer
Oh please. I was a sahm so have always walked my dc to school but at 10 my ds 2 (ds1 autistic) knew very well to stay safe because we had told him about predators and how to never get into any car ever under no circumstances.

Why are you trying to make a desperate mother whose child has run away feel even worse? What's wrong with you for being so vile and devoid of empathy. If you have nothing helpful to say just be silent.

Because you didn't just 'ask a question' did you? You embellished it with multiple question marks which is a statement in itself, and then went on to say "I never let my 10 yr old out of my sight'...which right now is unnecessary and very insensitive. A little empathy might be a better response at this worrying time for the OP.

Oh bless you, you must be out of your mind with worry. I hope he walks in ASAP, im sure he will x

Oh bless you, you must be out of your mind with worry. I hope he walks in ASAP, im sure he will x

What about calling his best friends parents?
calling from a witheld number?
Does he have WhatsApp?

Thinking of you, OP. A vulnerable close relative of mine ran away when 17 (Found within 48 hours and now doing very well years later). The police used Ring doorbell footage to find out what they were wearing, and mobile phone mast data can be used to find their approximate location. Police can also issue their own social media alert which can be shared on any platforms your DS might be on - Snapchat etc. I hope the police are keeping in touch with you - but do ask for these things. You can also go to the bus depot or rail station and ask for your son's photo to be shared among transport staff. Is there a shopping Centre near you - their security could keep a look out.

OP what area are you. Sending love

Let him get on with it - he is 10, he goes to school whether he likes it or not.

Yes what area are you in?
does he have money or a bus pass?

Can the police get a location for his phone?