Bubbas and petrol stations WDYD

[misty]

I try not to fuel up with kids in the car if I can help it. But otherwise I unwind the windows a crack and lock the car when I go and pay. I know some people feel you should never leave a kid unattended in the car (I used to be one of them) but there is no way I can get all three out just to pay - even if by some miracle they were all being angels and were willing to do as they were told and get back in afterwards. Truth is that it is much more dangerous for me to be getting them out of the car and dragging them into the shop area. I do try to go to fuel stations that aren't very busy too, makes it much easier and quicker.

[RainbowBrite]

Truth is that it is much more dangerous for me to be getting them out of the car and dragging them into the shop area.

I agree.
It is not very often I don not have my little ones with me and with a 17mths old, 2.5yr old and a 3.5yr old it would be much more dangerous to get them out then leave them in the car.
I always use the closest bowser to the doors and they are never distressed or upset when I go.
If only have one then I tend to take them in (very rare occurrence)

[RainbowBrite]

For me I see chances of my kids getting hit by another car is greater than somebody stealing your locked car without keys. (not questioning your choice family of 3 just offering a different view point )