You shouldn't abandon your kids.
John is at home with his four year old kids after a very long work week and needs to de-stress.
John wants to go on vacation.
John takes his kids to Disney World and relaxes for a week there.
John packs his suitcase and heads to the airport alone for a one week getaway to Costa Rica.
John's kids have a great time and no harm comes to them.
John's kids don't know how to look after themselves and starve to death.