CJane
Senior Member
That's why I asked how old the child is. Over the age of 10 or 11? Perfectly capable of waiting for SMom or Dad all by his lonesome. Otherwise? Ask a neighbor to hang out for 20 or 30 minutes once in awhile if you have somewhere to be.If you are running that tight a schedule, why not have a competent adult wait at the house until they arrive? You aren't late for your event and child gets picked up.
Because really? While coming up with a hard and fast 'rule' that allows you to leave w/kiddo or whatever after a certain amount of time might, in theory, protect you legally. But it will fo' sho' create issues elsewhere in your life.