I know someone who forgot their child in the car. Fortunately it was only for a few minutes and the child was fine. Of all things...it was on fathers day. He felt horrible about it. Keep in mind people, most of these incidents are accidents. Not from bad parenting. Not from drug or alcohol use. One parent isn't used to having to deal with the kid and the gov pushes they have to be in the back seat where they easily get forgotten. Especially if the kid is quiet or falls asleep.

Sad either way. Have to live the remainder of your life with this.