Driver Finds Toddler in Busy Intersection

it's PROPORTION and regardless if the intersection is classified as busy or not, it only takes one vehicle to do serious bodily harm, or worse. it is inexcusable. 9 yrs old is too young to be in charge of anyone.

i agree

A 14mo old is too big to expect as nine year old to put in play pen. Her arms probably got tired and not being mature enough to recognize the possible danger.

did you even read the article? the baby crawled out of the house into the intersection... ????

I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU WROTE

i have to agree with you. They are blowing it way out of the water on this one. She was not babysitting. the mother was still in the home. I myself have to keep a constant watch on my front and side doors when my other kids go in and out. If they leave it open,my 2 year old has radar for that thing and tries to get out. She recently wandered out while I was in the shower and her father was in charge. My neighbor had her until I came out and realized the door was left open. This mother is not at fault for neglect. It happens.

What does the first pic have to do with the story?
I got to agree with you on the busy intersection comment. Just this report page olone blows it all out of proportion

It's not about a busy intersection or the 9yr old babysitting... It's about neglect. I don't agree that this has happened to everyone, it sure hasn't happened to me. I am the mother of a 13 yr old and he has never wondered out of the house without my knowledge, especially as a baby.

Several years ago I was home alone with my then 4-year-old son and his 3-year-old niece (my granddaughter)-- they left the house, while I was blow-drying my hair. This happened in the middle of a cold winter day--they went outside wearing only fruit of the looms, t-shirts, and their Diego and Dora backpacks. Luckily, my oldest son's friend was outside and saw them, and brought them home safely to me---thank you forever Chris B. !!! When I questioned them about sneaking out, they said they wanted to go on an adventure like Diego and Dora. (Fortunately, we live in an enclosed development away from busy roads)...This can happen to anyone at any time, sometimes a child's curiosity takes over and that child will unknowingly put herself/himself in danger and act while parents may be off guard....you never know, so God bless and protect all the curious little children of the world....

I totally think 9 years old is old enough to watch a small child when there are adults in the house i have an 16 month old son and my little sisters are 9 year old twins and they are great with him they would never let anything happen to him! they are totally responsible and watch him while i am doing laundry and stuff all the time! the little girl probly didnt realize the door was open when she set him down I think it was an accident and there should be no charges pressed

Exactly! This is the kind of crap that is blown way out of proportion. The mother was at home! Charges filed? If so, we have a hell of a lot more to worry about than we thought in this country. This is crazy.

I agree - article has spin and disproportion. It is unfortunate but toddlers do get away especially when there are several children around. my own son got out and closed the sliding door behind him so we had no clue he was outside. after a thorough search of indoors, i ran out and heard screeching tires. he was safely in the arms of a woman who stopped. unfortunate, and unforgettable, but it happens.

WELL I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THAT LITTLE GIRL, BUT I HAVE A GRAND-DAUGHTER THAT IS THE SAME AGE (9) HAS A LITTLE BROTHER 4 AND SHE IS REALLY MATURE FOR HER AGE & YES SHE COULD WATCH HIM.. IT DEPEND'S ON HOW MATURE THE CHILD IS.. I WOULDN'T LET HIM AT HOME ALONE WITH ANY (9) YEAR OLD BUT TO WATCH HIM IN THE HOUSE SHE ACT'S LIKE SHE'S THE MOTHER, SHE IS REALLY MATURE LIKE I SAID.. KID'S ARE A LOT SMARTER TODAY, THEN IN THE 50'S & 60'S.. SHE HAS ALWAY'S BEEN AROUND NOTHING BUT GROWN-UP'S ALL HER LIFE & I THINK THAT MAKE'S A BIG DIFFERENCE THESE DAY'S.. GOOD LUCK TO THE FAMILY.. GOD WAS WATCHING OVER THE LITTLE BOY & THANK GOD THE PERSON THAT GOT HIM OUT OF THE ROAD WASN'T SPEEDING, IT COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORSE..

I have 4 kids.This has never happened to me. I think it is very possible for this to happen and I don't think its considered neglect. Sometimes you HAVE to run..for instance to the bathroom... Theres a reason why they also tell you to keep the number to poison control on the fridge. Unless the mom has had this type of problem before or there is a history of the children having injuries, then I think maybe she needs some teachings on how to "baby proof" her home.

Where did they get the picture from??? THERE is NO WAY that that is a picture of a street in South EUCLID, OH.much less a picture of the intersection to which the article above refers.. Just another example of irresponsible "journalism". MOM put the kid in the playpen YOURSELF and then HAVE the 9 year old ( other KID) watch him...c'mon get a grip on reality. Both of those children are YOUR responsiblity so STEP UP.

I agree. The mother was in the house. The poll question, as worded, is unfair. It would be different if the mother left the 9 y/o with the toddler unsupervised. This could have happened to anyone. The construction worker should have closed the door, the older sister should have done as she was told but sometimes 9 y/o don't exactly listen, and the toddler was just being a toddler. Mom was within earshot, so there was no reason for her to thing too much about it. The mother shouldn't be investigated. She's certainly not the first mother to have a child toddle off, and she won't be the last. This could have been tragic -- thank God it wasn't. The older sister learned an invaluable lesson.

any intersection is a busy one,,and not to be crawled by a baby,,,i am not saying the mother is unfit,,,but i would never ask my 9 yr old to carry a baby downstairs and put him in the playpen,,,,the 9 yr old is a child and not to be held responsible for the proper placement of the baby,,,,WHY didn't the mother put her baby in the playpen?....mothers have to stay on top of things,,,this could have been a deadly mistake,,,,thankfully it turned out ok,,,,hope mommy learned a good lesson,,,,,

THE LAZY MOMS ARE ON THE BOARD TODAY! I love the way the neighbor said this could happen to anyone!

No it could not happen to ANYONE! No responsible person puts a 9 year old in charge of a 14 month old!

HOW DARE THIS NEGLECTFUL MOTHER PUT HER 9 YEAR OLD IN CHARGE OF ANOTHER CHILD! IMAGINE THE BLAME THE 9 YEAR OLD IS GETTING FROM THIS NEGLECTFUL ABUSIVE MOTHER.

Exactly~ what a stupid vote...didn't they bother to read the article...all for hype!