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steve2470

(37,468 posts) Tue Apr 24, 2018, 12:44 PM Apr 2018

Boy borrows parents credit card to embark on four-day holiday to Bali by himself [View all]

http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/warnings/boy-borrows-parents-credit-card-to-embark-on-fourday-holiday-to-bali-by-himself/news-story/849359a4fe18292b6334bd383952e98a

THE mother of a 12-year-old boy who stole her credit card and flew by himself to Bali has lashed back at accusations she is a bad parent, saying “we didn’t fail … people failed us”.

The boy, who gave the name of Drew, made international headlines after he brazenly took mum Emma’s credit card and used it to buy flights to Bali, where he stayed for days before being caught.

Drew flew with Jetstar from Sydney to Perth, and then boarded an international flight to Bali’s Denpasar airport, after two unsuccessful attempts to fly with Qantas and Garuda Airlines.

Once in Bali, the 12-year-old managed to check into a hotel, hire and ride a scooter and drink beer on the beach while his parents back in Sydney searched desperately for him.

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Boy borrows parents credit card to embark on four-day holiday to Bali by himself [View all] steve2470 Apr 2018 OP

That kid is going places... Scurrilous Apr 2018 #1

smart young trouble-maker, for sure steve2470 Apr 2018 #3

Hes like kudzu Generic Brad Apr 2018 #25

For the new kids. NCTraveler Apr 2018 #30

Agree malaise Apr 2018 #35

No, he's already been! RandomAccess Apr 2018 #36

lol. yeah Demovictory9 Apr 2018 #39

Quite the enterprising lad, isn't he? MineralMan Apr 2018 #2

"Son, have you considered the benefits of joining the Heritage Foundation?" n/t Orsino Apr 2018 #4

Lol.nt Snotcicles Apr 2018 #13

... the boy did some research online and figured out he could fly alone struggle4progress Apr 2018 #5

Ah , so one of the systems on Oz failed to flag him uponit7771 Apr 2018 #46

How the hell does a 12-year-old check into a hotel? Blue_Tires Apr 2018 #55

He's bound to have some good social engineering skills. lpbk2713 Apr 2018 #6

Angling for Pruitt's job? -nt poboy2 Apr 2018 #7

... The family had previously visited Bali on holiday and Emma said struggle4progress Apr 2018 #8

... Telling his family he was going to school, he rode his razor scooter to his local train station, struggle4progress Apr 2018 #9

Im trying to imagine what my father would have done. 🤯🤕 lkinwi Apr 2018 #10

I would have been grounded until I was 40. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #16

I would have gotten more than grounding. Lol lkinwi Apr 2018 #23

I would have been sent away to military academy Blue_Tires Apr 2018 #56

My Dad would have admitted he thought it was kinda funny. Dave Starsky Apr 2018 #26

... catbyte Apr 2018 #51

... We were told it just wouldnt happen. He wouldnt get past any airport personnel, struggle4progress Apr 2018 #11

... Bali was the first time someone asked him if he was alone. Immigration said where is your mum struggle4progress Apr 2018 #12

... "I know I'll get in a lot of trouble next time," he said. struggle4progress Apr 2018 #14

It just boggles the mind. avebury Apr 2018 #15

Why don't the parents take more responsibility? Can't they notify the credit card companies of spooky3 Apr 2018 #18

You would criminally charge your child? Tipperary Apr 2018 #22

Yes. I have been in a similar situation like this. avebury Apr 2018 #37

I would never turn in my kids... Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #49

I agree with all you said except for the criminal charges steve2470 Apr 2018 #33

Nah - I'd make him repay me malaise Apr 2018 #50

I'm looking forward to seeing the movie. Crunchy Frog Apr 2018 #17

"Superbad in Bali" steve2470 Apr 2018 #19

This has the makings of a movie genxlib Apr 2018 #20

Credit Card?? blugbox Apr 2018 #42

I would have been happy to chaperone. nt B2G Apr 2018 #21

Is he related to the Cheeto? MiniMe Apr 2018 #24

The story said he had a passport. spooky3 Apr 2018 #29

apparently his grandma had it or knew where it was steve2470 Apr 2018 #34

The point is, why didn't they put kid's passport where he couldn't get to it? LisaL Apr 2018 #38

Nobody in my house can ever find anything! Phentex Apr 2018 #40

yes good points nt steve2470 Apr 2018 #41

Some friends of mine took their 8 month old daughter to the pediatrician Phoenix61 Apr 2018 #27

LOL! nt spooky3 Apr 2018 #28

He was looking for a "Bali high" Historic NY Apr 2018 #31

Helpless parents who feign an inability Codeine Apr 2018 #32

Whatever! I'm rooting for the kid ProudLib72 Apr 2018 #43

Safe to say my credit limit would prevent this dembotoz Apr 2018 #44

Wonder how he's going to fast talk his way out of this one? smirkymonkey Apr 2018 #45

After giving him a hug & pissed off for a while & calmed down I would like to know what he learned uponit7771 Apr 2018 #47

My daughter (college) had one of my credit cards for 'emergencies'...well she had $3,000 Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #48

A reverse Home Alone movie. nt Ferrets are Cool Apr 2018 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author Duppers Apr 2018 #53

He'd better live it up because he's getting the belt when he comes back Blue_Tires Apr 2018 #54