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Feb 5^th, 2025 at 10:47pm

… does a baby get forgotten and left in car?
Was bubby supposed to be dropped off at daycare?
Who drove the car last? The fairies?

I can’t watch the news anymore, it’s too distressing.
I saw the baby’s cute little cherub face and I start bawling!

Can someone explain how the f…. a baby is left in a car in 30 deg heat and forgotten?

https://www.9news.com.au/national/babys-death-outside-childcare-centre-sent-shoc...

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Sophia Gold Member Offline Posts: 8620	Re: How … on Earth … Reply #3 - Feb 6^th, 2025 at 8:17am Somethings are hard to understand. I’m trying. All I could think of was - distractions. Something as simple as too many distractions … mind gets taken away elsewhere? Is it that simple to forget a baby? Last night after Mafs, a documentary about couples doing ivf for years desperate for a baby.
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Reply #4 - Feb 6^th, 2025 at 8:44am

This "forgotten baby syndrome" happens far too often. Psychologists will say it can happen to anyone. But I'm not all that sure. I know we all have countless things on our minds in this day and age, but I have never known anyone to forget their children! I wonder if some of those parents who are guilty of leaving kids in cars had been drinking or under the influence of drugs?

Obviously they seem to be unaware of the "look before you lock" campaign. It's a simple but effective routine that prevents babies from being left in locked cars. But unfortunately in many cases there are some people who really are not fit to be parents.

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Reply #5 - Feb 6^th, 2025 at 11:06am

Aquarius wrote on Feb 6^th, 2025 at 8:44am:

This "forgotten baby syndrome" happens far too often. Psychologists will say it can happen to anyone. But I'm not all that sure. I know we all have countless things on our minds in this day and age, but I have never known anyone to forget their children! I wonder if some of those parents who are guilty of leaving kids in cars had been drinking or under the influence of drugs?

Obviously they seem to be unaware of the "look before you lock" campaign. It's a simple but effective routine that prevents babies from being left in locked cars. But unfortunately in many cases there are some people who really are not fit to be parents.

I had thought that too.
But agree with you. Some people are not fit for parenthood.

I like that slogan “look before you lock” I hadn’t heard that one before.
On the news it said an investigation is underway and the father hadn’t been charged (yet?)
It was involuntary manslaughter. A life is lost.

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Grappler Deep State Feller Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 85332 Always was always will be HOME Gender:	Re: How … on Earth … Reply #6 - Feb 6^th, 2025 at 12:03pm Who TF could 'forget' their most precious thing on earth? Is it - like- an ethnic thing or something? In some ways I was a 'helicopter parent' - always watching over closely... in the water or anywhere... Any further news - the news report said the mother was assisting police.... OMG ...
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John Smith Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 75156 Gender:	Re: How … on Earth … Reply #7 - Feb 6^th, 2025 at 1:10pm I think it can happen easily when someone is unusally busy. More so if you are used to routine and dropping them off isn't part of your usual routine. Many people, especially in the early morning when they are still waking up, go on autopilot.
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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 49649 Gender:	Re: How … on Earth … Reply #8 - Feb 6^th, 2025 at 1:46pm Remember when it first started to happen here. The Philippinos and Chinese leaving their babies in the car to go play the pokies.
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Reply #9 - Feb 7^th, 2025 at 1:35pm

Sophia wrote on Feb 6^th, 2025 at 11:06am:

Aquarius wrote on Feb 6^th, 2025 at 8:44am:

This "forgotten baby syndrome" happens far too often. Psychologists will say it can happen to anyone. But I'm not all that sure. I know we all have countless things on our minds in this day and age, but I have never known anyone to forget their children! I wonder if some of those parents who are guilty of leaving kids in cars had been drinking or under the influence of drugs?

Obviously they seem to be unaware of the "look before you lock" campaign. It's a simple but effective routine that prevents babies from being left in locked cars. But unfortunately in many cases there are some people who really are not fit to be parents.

I had thought that too.
But agree with you. Some people are not fit for parenthood.

I like that slogan “look before you lock” I hadn’t heard that one before.
On the news it said an investigation is underway and the father hadn’t been charged (yet?)
It was involuntary manslaughter. A life is lost.

The police are still considering whether to lay charges.

I know looks can be deceptive, but ...

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Reply #10 - Feb 7^th, 2025 at 1:36pm

Grappler Deep State Feller wrote on Feb 6^th, 2025 at 12:03pm:

Who TF could 'forget' their most precious thing on earth?

Is it - like- an ethnic thing or something?

In some ways I was a 'helicopter parent' - always watching over closely... in the water or anywhere...

Any further news - the news report said the mother was assisting police.... OMG ...

Helicopter parents ... almost essential in this day and age.

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Reply #11 - Feb 7^th, 2025 at 1:42pm

Aquarius wrote on Feb 7^th, 2025 at 1:36pm:

Grappler Deep State Feller wrote on Feb 6^th, 2025 at 12:03pm:

Who TF could 'forget' their most precious thing on earth?

Is it - like- an ethnic thing or something?

In some ways I was a 'helicopter parent' - always watching over closely... in the water or anywhere...

Any further news - the news report said the mother was assisting police.... OMG ...

Helicopter parents ... almost essential in this day and age.

only if you live in a shit area

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Our esteemed leader:
I hope that bitch who was running their brothels for them gets raped with a cactus.

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Reply #12 - Feb 7^th, 2025 at 1:54pm

I was an intense helicopter parent and I’m still somewhat like that now my kids are adults… I’m always at them about being careful, go to the doctor is something feels amiss…don’t drink too much alcohol, here’s some vitamins to take, here’s some organic blackberry cordial I made! Etc etc etc
They used to say to me they are grown up and I said you are both still my little kids!
They have given up on me and let me mother smother them Grin

It’s out of love… purely!
Now I’ve seen them with pets, and they are helicopter pet parents… to the nth degree! Grin

I know they will be similar as parents…
….. and I’m still waiting to be a grandma…. Waiting…waiting…

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Reply #13 - Feb 7^th, 2025 at 1:55pm

John Smith wrote on Feb 7^th, 2025 at 1:42pm:

Aquarius wrote on Feb 7^th, 2025 at 1:36pm:

Grappler Deep State Feller wrote on Feb 6^th, 2025 at 12:03pm:

Who TF could 'forget' their most precious thing on earth?

Is it - like- an ethnic thing or something?

In some ways I was a 'helicopter parent' - always watching over closely... in the water or anywhere...

Any further news - the news report said the mother was assisting police.... OMG ...

Helicopter parents ... almost essential in this day and age.

only if you live in a shit area

What if you live in an exclusive suburb with a pool .... ?

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Reply #14 - Feb 7^th, 2025 at 1:59pm

Sophia wrote on Feb 7^th, 2025 at 1:54pm:

I was an intense helicopter parent and I’m still somewhat like that now my kids are adults… I’m always at them about being careful, go to the doctor is something feels amiss…don’t drink too much alcohol, here’s some vitamins to take, here’s some organic blackberry cordial I made! Etc etc etc
They used to say to me they are grown up and I said you are both still my little kids!
They have given up on me and let me mother smother them Grin

It’s out of love… purely!
Now I’ve seen them with pets, and they are helicopter pet parents… to the nth degree! Grin

I know they will be similar as parents…
….. and I’m still waiting to be a grandma…. Waiting…waiting…

Oh I hope you don't have to wait too long to be a grandparent Sophia. It's wonderful having grandkids.

With a bit of luck, you'll be babysitting those grandkids and putting those helicopter skills to good use!

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