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Originally Posted by Amy Jade

Anything could happen if you leave them for a moment or an hour, of course leaving them in a room in neglectful but I also believe it's neglectful to leave a child say outside a shop while you run inside. James Bulger is an example of this to be honest and I never see people saying his mother was neglectful, but I look after my neice and I would NEVER take my eyes off her, EVER.

I agree,and full credit to you for never taking your eyes off your Niece when she is in your charge,that is how it should be too in my view.
If anyone has Children far better to not leave them alone for any time.
If I ever had any,I would expect that.

I do however know that in a shop or shopping centre,you can get distracted and a child can walk off,I have at times when younger with my Mum,I see that even now in the ASDA store I go to, children running round the aisles with their Parents not in sight.

I would not however personally look at Jamie Bulger's Mum as a bad example, she didn't leave her child alone in the way the McCanns did.
She has gone through torture following the horrific murder of Jamie,I don't think she should be considered neglectful.

The McCanns were not even doing anything vital,they were going out enjoying themselves and not just for a few moments.
That was their planned choice on the night and to leave a 3 year old girl alone at night, with 2 even younger siblings,while not in the home environment even.

For me they are not fit to tie Jamie's Mothers shoelaces.