Friend of a friend does this, I'm so uncomfortable about this situation. I would NEVER dream of doing this to my dc's and I worry for her children.
Situations where she will do this-
goes to her local pub with them and gives them the house keys to get in when they are tired or had enough or it's late. They walk back on their own.
goes off to have a curry at a local curry house.
She has a new boyfriend who thinks this is normal. I told him I was uncomfortable with this situation and he said the mobile was there if they needed them. He doesn't have children of his own and I think he just doesn't understand.
Iv'e voiced my concerns to her and she says they have been brought up this way and are used to it and they are very responsible.
I have talked about this to a mutual friend and she is concerned that if we do say anything more strongly to her(we both have previously in a more friendly way) she will cut all ties and we will not see her children again or be able to care for and make sure they are ok.
What are your thoughts?