Leaving small child alone is not too smart
This is a letter of concern, not judgment. Recently I was visiting Three Star Mall, when I noticed a young (under 4-year-old) boy all by himself playing throughout the mall. Naturally, I asked about the lone boy and was informed he was the son of someone who works at a nail salon, of which I will not mention by name. I was also informed this practice was not unusual and other local businesses “look after him.”
Do his parents think McMinnville is without kidnappers and child molesters? If so, they should start reading the Southern Standard. It seems child molestation is the second most common crime here, trailing behind drug crimes. I am deeply concerned about this child who looked well fed and clean, but unsupervised.
Parents, please supervise your children. When you lie dying, you’re not going to think of all your money and assets, but your children. Keep them safe.
Sincerely,
Yuvonne Colwell
156 Flat Shoals Rd.
Rock Island