This same message can be heard on the Parental Wisdom Daily Inspirational Call (641) 985-5999 ext. 24290#
In yesterday’s blog, I wrote about what we can learn from other people’s mistakes. My hope is that the mistakes are not too costly.
On the news front celebrities were coming forward with offers of financial help to find anyone with information on Madeleine McCann, the adorable four-year-old girl who vanished while on a vacation in Portugal.
As I was reading the article, it was there right in front of me – I was so startled that I had to read it several times. She vanished after her parents left her and her brother and sister, both age 2 alone while they went to a nearby restaurant within their hotel complex.
Left their children alone? A 4 year old and 2 year old twins? Are you serious?
I wanted Parental Wisdom’s daily call to be inspirational, but I may have to re-think that. Is it me or should it be obvious that you never leave young children alone, especially not in a foreign country. I feel for these parents – they must be hysterical, but back to yesterdays message. We can learn from the mistakes of others.
Don’t leave your children alone – ever.
Since I didn’t think it was something I would have to say on this call let me tell me share some other obvious instructions. These are actual label instructions on consumer products:
On a Korean kitchen knife
WARNING KEEP OUT OF CHILDRENOn a child’s superman costume
WEARING OF THIS GARMENT DOES NOT ENABLE YOU TO FLYPortable stroller
Caution: Remove infant before folding for storageA toilet bowl cleaning brush
Do not use orallyLaundromat triple washer
No small childrenFurniture Wipes
Do not use for a baby wipeChildren’s cough medicine
Do not drive car or operate machinery
I hope this little girl is quickly reunited with her family. I hope they never leave their children alone again.
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