Much-loved singer and former S Club 7 member, Rachel Stevens, chose to leave her daughters, Amelie and Minnie Blossom, in the family car last week in a move which has sparked debate among various corners of the parenting community.
Commenting on what some may consider a controversial decision, one onlooker recalled the scene which played out in the UK capital and admitted she was somewhat taken aback by Rachel's decision.
"At first I didn’t realise they were in the car on their own or how young one of them was but when I did it was quite shocking," she revealed.
Despite Amelie playing happily in the front seat while her younger sister remained in the back, witnesses felt compelled to question the what-ifs in such a situation.
Reflecting on the possible implications for four-year-old Amelie and 18-month-old Minnie, the passer-by continued: "I suppose I think about the worst-case scenario but what if they took off the handbrake or managed to get out of the car? Or if someone managed to get in?"
It is understood 37-year-old Rachel, who married husband Alex Bourne in 2009, returned to the car after a ten minute absence, and has yet to comment on the decision which has ignited much debate.
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