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POLL: Is it OK to Leave Younger Kids Alone at the Park?

A story out of a Pittsburgh-area Patch site is sparking a ton of reaction from parents everywhere.

Most parents probably wouldn't think twice about leaving a 13-year-old alone at a busy park in the middle of the day for a little while, maybe to run to the store or bank.

But what if they are 12? Or perhaps even 9 and 6?

Would you expect another parent to call police? To be arrested? Do you think that's safe?

That's what right now after police arrested and charged a 38-year-old dad for leaving his children, 9 and 6, at a public park for two hours alone.

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Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
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Noam Bramsom, Mayor, New Rochelle; Sheryl WuDunn; Leah Huang (People to Watch Awardee); Erica Huang; Maria L. Imperial, YWCA CEO; Kevin Plunkett, Deputy County Executive
Sisters of the Divine Compassion May 17, 2013 at 12:56 pm
Thanks Christina - these are great photos and a who's who of Westchester women! (and girls, too!).