07-19-2014, 11:09 AM
I am torn. On one hand, I am on the "we did it when WE were young (playing out all day)" mindset. But on the other hand, there were fewer creeps and perverts out there. Plus in MY day, there were adult supervised rec programs at most, if not all, the local parks. So, yes, we could go, spend a few hours and come home.
I want to know how long was mom's work day, what happened if weather was bad and there was no shelter for the kid. What about a bathroom? Did mom have a "safe word" that kid and a trusted adult knew, if she sent someone else to get kid.
I don't know. I am just not sure I would do it today.
This case just screams for more employers to have on site day care, as part of benefits package for employees. Including places where lower income people may work (retail stores, food places)
I want to know how long was mom's work day, what happened if weather was bad and there was no shelter for the kid. What about a bathroom? Did mom have a "safe word" that kid and a trusted adult knew, if she sent someone else to get kid.
I don't know. I am just not sure I would do it today.
This case just screams for more employers to have on site day care, as part of benefits package for employees. Including places where lower income people may work (retail stores, food places)