OK - so those of you who won't leave your children alone at home while you pop out, or locked in the car while you pay for petrol in case..

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...you were in an accident and knocked unconscious or killed, would you really rather you child was in the accident too than safe at home or in the car?

mollie - do you really think there is more chance of a car catching fire while stationary at a petrol station or while being driven?! i'm surprised you ever leave your house, there are so many dangers out there: huge gusts of winds to carry you and your DC off to a far away land, planes crash landing right on top of you as you walk down the street.

kittyonthebeam - what country do you live in?

kittyonthebeam Sat 08-May-10 10:28:43
"I live abroad and have to drive everywhere to get anything. Road deaths are 7 times more likely here than in the UK. If I leave my dc at home, what happens if I don't come return?"

Well what would happen if she was with you? She'd be killed with you- where's the advantage of that?

I wouldn't leave tiny children at home, but I do think my 9yo is a lot safer at home than going out in anybody's car.