What if your kid panics and calls 911 because a spider crawled on the couch? It happens. And you won’t get arrested for that—just a very awkward conversation with a dispatch operator.
The real trouble comes if you leave a young child unattended for hours, or in dangerous conditions (think: no food, no phone, or near a busy road). That’s where neglect charges can pop up.
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So, always have a backup plan: a neighbor they can call, a trusted friend nearby, or a phone charger glued to their hand. And promise them a pizza reward for good behavior. Bribery works.
