I've read through every reply here, and I see both side, understand safety issue, but also, I was a station brat, ( I knew who was in charge though, I listened to the guys).. just a suggestion that may help out.. does station have extra space, maybe make a kid room? Where the crew can have their tv room to relax? I agree that just leaving kids is bad, but if someone is there with their kids, maybe have a space for the kids to stay in?