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My son has runaway

347 replies

Wario54 · 11/11/2025 18:51

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.

OP posts:
mumofoneAloneandwell · 11/11/2025 20:08

Wario54 · 11/11/2025 20:02

He's been found!!! I'll update with the details later. But he's safe and well. DH is on his way to collect him now

Thanks so much for your support 🙏 the relief is unbelievable

Oh lovely update, op! So glad he is safe!

My best to you all 🥰💐

Diarygirlqueen · 11/11/2025 20:09

Brilliant news x

Alpacajigsaw · 11/11/2025 20:09

Oh I’ve just seen this - so glad it’s good news x

Sasha07 · 11/11/2025 20:11

♥️ so pleased to see the update! I bet it's been a collective sigh of relief all round for everyone on this thread! Really happy for you OP.

Okiedokie123 · 11/11/2025 20:11

ToKittyornottoKitty · 11/11/2025 19:58

You are derailing the thread as much as anyone else, all of you derailing the thread need to stop now, you’ve all said your piece multiple times.

At the time…. All those comments happened very fast, simultaneously within a few minutes I think. The troll element also wasn’t quite so obvious initially more than it was an ignorant loon who needed to be hushed. It also wasn’t obvious that the troll would carry on and on quite as much as they did. Hence more and more comments reacting.

Thankfully the ops son has been found and the troll has been sent back under their bridge!

donaldtrumponlyhasonedancemove · 11/11/2025 20:11

TeddySchnauzer · 11/11/2025 19:33

Why is asking a question a horrible thing to say? I live in a beautiful, well to-do and safe part of the country yet it absolutely is not normal to see 10yr olds walking on their own - hence my question! I wondered if there was a specific reason ffs. Do NOT tell me what to do.

@TeddySchnauzer you are wrong and being unhelpful to the OP, just shut the fuck up

Dolphinnoises · 11/11/2025 20:11

Oh I’m so pleased for you. Since he has an android, can I recommend Google Family Link? Not only can you block websites and enforce screentime, it also shows location (and pretty accurately too)

ItsameLuigi · 11/11/2025 20:11

Wario54 · 11/11/2025 19:20

He doesn't have an iPhone. Just a fairly cheap android. So can't use find my iPhone unfortunately. I've put an appeal on my personal FB page and relatives have shared it

Have you not got family link set up (Android family tracking etc app)?

Futurehappiness · 11/11/2025 20:11

I am so glad he is safe OP. Wishing all of you the very best.

HarbourClankCat · 11/11/2025 20:12

Wario54 · 11/11/2025 20:02

He's been found!!! I'll update with the details later. But he's safe and well. DH is on his way to collect him now

Thanks so much for your support 🙏 the relief is unbelievable

What a relief x

MaidOfSteel · 11/11/2025 20:12

Wonderful news, OP!

PhaseFour · 11/11/2025 20:16

This is wonderful news, OP. ThanknGod!

Friendlyfart · 11/11/2025 20:17

So pleased to see he’s been found, what a relief. X

sickleaveornot · 11/11/2025 20:17

Edited as seen the update

ToKittyornottoKitty · 11/11/2025 20:18

sickleaveornot · 11/11/2025 20:17

Edited as seen the update

Edited

Read all OPs posts

LabourOfLoathing · 11/11/2025 20:19

Just to add - my son is the same age, and kids are allowed to walk to and from school without an adult at his school as well.

MellowPinkDeer · 11/11/2025 20:20

Thank god @Wario54if the police didn’t find him, they will probably need to come to yours to see him themselves before they can close the case so don’t be alarmed by that .hope he’s alright

weezypops · 11/11/2025 20:21

What a relief!

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 11/11/2025 20:24

Wario54 · 11/11/2025 20:02

He's been found!!! I'll update with the details later. But he's safe and well. DH is on his way to collect him now

Thanks so much for your support 🙏 the relief is unbelievable

Oh thank God.
I'm really happy to read this!

HarbourClankCat · 11/11/2025 20:26

Now I’ll feed the troll. @TeddySchnauzer you merely asked a question, other people replying to you were detracting from the thread, people were abusive…

Please could you point to the post(s) you made offering ideas or help to the very distressed OP?

Maybe I missed it (them) in your many replies justifying your position.

SliceofTosst · 11/11/2025 20:27

Thank God for that!!

Pieceofpurplesky · 11/11/2025 20:30

I am so glad OP

bosslady89 · 11/11/2025 20:33

why are you not taking him to school if he’s 10years old?

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 11/11/2025 20:34

bosslady89 · 11/11/2025 20:33

why are you not taking him to school if he’s 10years old?

Oh don't you fucking start

Bigearringsbigsmile · 11/11/2025 20:34

Thank goodness! I am so pleased to hear that news. Be kind to yourself now, you'll feel shaken up for a while.