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Yeah, in CA you aren't allowed to leave a kid under 6 in a car if "there are conditions that can pose a risk to the child’s health and safety, even if accompanied by another child who is not yet 13. What does it mean for conditions to "pose a risk"? Obviously high heat, but it's not clear what else could qualify.

I don't ever leave my kids (one that is under 6 and one that is well over 6, but not yet 13) alone in a car, since I don't want police or nosy passersby injecting themselves in a perfectly benign situation.

>>gnicho+(OP)
I don't think any of the parent posters were talking about leaving kids in a car. That is certainly a dangerous thing to do.

>>mitthr+U1
Why is it "certainly dangerous" to leave a 5 year old and a 10 year old in a car, while I go into a store to pick something up?

>>gnicho+l6
Not the person you asked but if I had to guess it might be similar to how people react to leaving a dog in a car. That is to say it's a heat issue.

>>Climax+rs
Unlike dogs, children can open doors and windows, and can shout for help if they think it essential.

>>Symbio+FW
In many cars, power windows can't be operated when the car is off with the key removed.

>>mitthr+6R2
Definitely true…but you can always open the doors. Kids that are 10, 11, or 12 are old enough to open a door.