What the hell?

So, some lady left her 12 year old kid at home for a week by herself.  Now, I don't care who you are but 12 years old is not old enough to be left in a house ALONE for a week!  This poor girl was so scared that she wouldn't even take a shower because the front door wouldn't lock properly.  What in the hell was this mom thinking?  I realize that 12 is old enough to be left alone for short periods of time.  It's even technically old enough, in most states, to babysit other children.  And perhaps this little girl is extremely mature for her age.  For me, however, 12 years old is not old enough to care for oneself for an entire WEEK!  Where was mommy, by the way?  Was she taking a little vacation in Vegas?  Business trip perhaps?  No, that crazy bitch took off to Washington to go and get married.  Should have known that it was for a guy, because we all know that guys should take precedence over our children.  I mean, they need a father, right????   Not that it really matters.  Regardless of where she went, she was playing with her child's life, both physically and emotionally.  You would think that even a truly fucked up mom would make sure that the door would lock before they left.  The mother's response to all the accusations?

Haines told police she "could not provide a reasonable explanation" for leaving the girl alone and "admitted making a 'mistake' and that she had been 'selfish,'" according to the affidavit. 

I guess that makes it all better, mom.  Gosh, it's so refreshing to see a parent admitting their selfish mistakes.  I hope that admission helps you get together your $100,000 bail! 

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