[joeysteele]

Leaving children alone for a few minutes could be understood, to leave children alone in a strange Country to just go and socialise with others is beyond any understanding, or should be, in my view.

Madeline was still only 3 years old when this happened and they left her with 2 children even younger for goodness sake.
Sorry for me that should be a criminal act.

One or both of the younger children could have woken up and been crying,Madeline should not have been left with that responsibility to the younger children and how would she have been able to cope with that too.
Also the McCanns chose not to have the baby minding service.

Anything could have happened and in situations where anything could happen it is best to ensure nothing does and be there yourself as an adult or adults to make sure nothing does.