The word is not "foolish"!
The continual leaving of 3 young children under the age of 4 alone for several nights in a strange environment for no other reason than partying with friends when alternative arrangements were readily available is nothing but "neglect"!

I have nothing but sympathy for any parents who have lost a child, I even have sympathy and understanding for parents driven to infanticide by circumstances which fortunately I've never had to experience; but, I simply cannot accept the "apologists" who think this behaviour is acceptable!

Other people have pointed out that an unsupported mother without this couple's advantages who left her children in this way would have to face the statutory Child Protection proceedure. Like mg I see no reason why these parents, however much their profession is held in deference should be above censure.

I'm also appalled by the whole publicity machine manipulated by the parents which, without any doubt, has made any investigation into whoever is responsible extremely difficult and I fear that "the truth" will never out.

I have read your link Wolfgang and I've also read the posts on the forum which commented on it, many people there share the views that have also been expressed here.