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lasion2 t1_je9nsue wrote

Reply to comment by lateavatar in Toddler Found Alone in Locked Car Outside Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, Police Say by ActionJawnson

Born in ‘82. Mom left me and next oldest brother (‘80) in the car as far back as I can remember. 2 hours in the grand union parking lot as she got some of her own alone time. It was a blast. He and I are best friends to this day. She left the older 3 (‘78, ‘76, ‘75) home, very much alone as well. 🤷🏻. A different time, with different kids.

We could make toast, cook eggs, clean up and do our laundry before we turned 8 years old. There are 6 year olds at my kids school that can’t dress themselves. 8 year olds that can’t tie their shoes. It’s really strange to see.

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Rivster79 t1_je9ondd wrote

The next Mayor should run on a platform of freedom for Casino Car Kids

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lasion2 t1_je9q89v wrote

Id have to see a detailed implementation policy before I back said mayor. 😂

I think an important note is that there were 2 of us. So not “alone”, and car seats were not at all like they are now. They were 2 pieces of wood with a hook to go over the bench seating and they were very easy to get out of. Back then they were designed to stop us from sliding around on those benches, and had no chance at protecting us in the event of a crash.

Being strapped into a modern car seat completely alone for more than a few minutes is not right. If he was running in to cash a lottery ticket or something and was coming right back, I may think differently. If he was chilling at a craps table…

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courageous_liquid t1_je9vqgu wrote

> There are 6 year olds at my kids school that can’t dress themselves. 8 year olds that can’t tie their shoes. It’s really strange to see.

I'm sure there were then, too, and kids like you now.

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