OMG! I can't even imagine! I hope they're in a loving foster home.

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Add another type of person to my list of "Mandatory Sterilization" suggestions.

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Unfortunately it would be more than likely that they would be returned to her if they were found. I know that the justice system says they want to take care of the children but I know this isn't true. My neighbor's children that were living with his EX wife were left alone, locked in a bedroom while she went to work cause "the babysitter didn't come" this was not the first time and they were 3 and 5 I believe. He tried to get custody (and him and his current wife are wonderful loving parents with the means to support two more) and they just said they should be with their mom. It's pathetic, and it's not the first time that our country's children slip through the cracks. I pray she's never found and they get some wonderful adoptive parents.

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Mommy To Brody(3 years) Mason(20 months) Orin (3 Months)

"It's easy to pass judgement, it's more difficult and more meaningful to love someone" Big Love


"Cholesterol won't stick if you have the right attitude"

I understand the state of intense frustration, that's when you call up a babysitter and have yourself a little break. I can't imagine the point a mother would get to to do this, it's horrible.

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Mommy To Brody(3 years) Mason(20 months) Orin (3 Months)

"It's easy to pass judgement, it's more difficult and more meaningful to love someone" Big Love


"Cholesterol won't stick if you have the right attitude"

I had a temp employee who once kept leaving her desk every half hour or so and disappearing. Finally, we found out why. It was a hot day. Her sitter hadn't shown up, so she brought the kids to work and LEFT THEM IN THE CAR!! This included a little baby. She was sent home and told that if it ever happened again she was to stay home. We had to let her go shortly afterward for other reasons, but let's just say her judgement was questioned that day.

Yes, No one should abandon their children. Yet, How many times have we heard about a mother killing her children in the last few years? When that happens what do we say? Why didn't she just leave them in a safe place instead of harming them.
That is what this mother did. She knew that no one could leave with them because of CHuck E Cheese's policy of the hand stamp. Maybe she is alone and scared or tired. It could be that her family no longer wanted to help. Where is the father? Why is it always the mom's fault.
I am fortunate to have a good job, a loving husband with a good job also. I have plenty of food and even when things are tight, I never have to worry that my kids are hungry or that they will be homeless.
Every one has a story. This country has become more about judging people than helping people. Myself included. I have a new co-worker who has a checkered past and doesn't feel the bond with her kids like I do. I thought I could never get along with her. Her language and lifestyle are nothing like mine.Yet, lately I've had a strong feeling that I should get involved. So, I am taking her and her kids food tomorrow ( they have been eating top ramen for a month ) a pinata with loads of candy ( just because kids should be kids) along with a gift card for the movies. Because sometimes all people need is help and a little fun to forget their problems once in a while.
I hope the mother in the story gets that help. She may have saved her boys' lives.
Mitzi

I disagree with the mother's choices - from the article: "Perry's family said the mom has disappeared before, and has been gone for days at a time. However, in previous instances, they said the mom always left the kids with other family members."

This means she 1) did this before and 2) made better choices the last time by having family help out. As far as where is dad? Well, that is a good question. Where is he? Most likely he is the same example of parenthood mom is and has disappeared. She should make better choices next time, in more ways than one.

As far as your comment about "This country has become more about judging people than helping people". I will have to disagree with you. When it comes to children and their safety - there is no excuse - ever. I will always be judgemental against those who purposefully and with intention hurt children - and abdonment is just that, abuse.

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Debbie

"Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves." --Benjamin Franklin