Anonymous wrote:Let's assume, for argument's sake, that OP was accurate and correct in what she described - that is, a dad, alone at the game with his girls ages 3 and 5, left them in their seats for 10-12 minutes to get popcorn. Let's assume (again, for argument's sake), that he went only for popcorn and did not go to the bathroom, that he did not ask a spectator sitting nearby to watch his kids for him.
Do we all agree that this scenario, as presented, represents negligence on the part of the dad?
Sure but only if the scenario went the way that the OP with her limited knowledge of the situation and wanting so badly to condemn a man, saw it.
Let's also assume that the dad who was there with his FIL and therefore has no resemblance to the dad announced that he was going to get popcorn for the loves of his life and asked FIL if he would keep an eye on the girls. FIL is a major Capitals fan and while he was focused on the game he also watched the girls (who were also into the game) out of the corner of his eye.
Do we all agree that this scenario, as presented, represents an OP that is a busybody and should know what the situation truely is before she gets so smug and rightous.