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I cannot even imagine leaving those 2 kids alone for a weekend. Without a doubt, these parents have the wrong priorities. Regarding the question about what age is appropriate to do so, I believe it depends on the child. I have a 9 year old daughter who does not like to be left alone. We just recently started letting her walk home from the bus stop (3 houses, over a small hill) when my son is napping. We look for her out the window, but we are always home for her. I would never leave her alone with my 3 year old son, not yet. They are not ready for that yet.
I hate reading about these kinds of things. When you become a parent, whether by choice or not, you are given the responsibility to take care of the children. That poor boy who now thinks the parents care more for the dogs than for him and his brother. and shame on the parents for making them feel that way.
I am going to go home and hug my children, and my mother in law for being there for my kids when I cannot.
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"Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles." ~Alex Karras
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