this is a single father who had to go to work and didn't know how else to take care of his son.

unless i hear different it's just really sad.

It doesn't say anything about any physical harm. People are in such horrible financial situations lately. I know a few people who can't afford babysitters and leave kids younger than I'd be comfortable with home alone. There aren't a lot of choices. We need to support people trying to get out of poverty, find some childcare solutions or something.

I do agree that this is wrong and shouldn't happen, but I guess I have empathy for a parent who thinks, "I have to work so we can keep our home. I can't afford to keep our home if I pay for childcare. I can't bring my child to work. I have to keep my child from going outside where he might be harmed. What can I do?"

If I hear that he was beaten or otherwise injured, I will change my tune, but I do wonder about what's going on and if this is an issue of poverty rather than "A Child Called It."

I think you are correct.

My grandmother chaind my then 3-year old father to a tree while she was working in the garden back in the 1930s. That garden is what fed the family during The Depression. She could not waste time tracking him down when he ran off.

in the yard. I am going to give him the benefit of the doubt.

that florida man is one crazy mf but utah man is just plain sick.