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That depends. Age & functioning level of the children; arrangements, if any, parents made to care for the child in their absence, ie neighbor checks in; can the parents be contacted; the location and environment in which the child was left; ie small friendly community, or a crime-ridden urban street. Call child services if in doubt.

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