You're right doc. Too many parents think Wal-Mart is a playground! Wal-Mart should post a disclaimer after this one.
I'll agree that many parents let their kids run wild in Walmart, and it's annoying.
However, with all the hovering, overprotective parenting that's being suggested here, I think I'll switch careers in about 10 years and become a therapist - bound to make a fortune!
Good Lord, people! There is a middle ground.
Too many parents let their kids run wild in places like Walmart. They think it's okay to let a 6 year old supervise a 2 year old. The kids chase one another and endanger themselves and other customers.
I don't know what happend in this particular case but I do know I'd put a 3 year old in the basket. He wouldn't be 5' away from me.