[freedumb2003]

d. I asked how old he was? She said he was 3 1/2. WTH!!??? This stupid woman is hanging out in here freaking tent while her toddler is missing on a HUGE beach rather than running up and down the dunes screaming his name, asking people to help or getting the lifeguards to help.

This may be an extreme answer, but it is an indicator of the true answer:

[MountainWoman]

Oh goodness...you are so right. I just can’t believe there are mothers like this. It makes me sick to my stomach.

[jboot]

The defining symbol of a whole generation. IMHO.

God help us.