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S/O: Saying no to strangers

Fish4FunFish4Fun
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I saw PC's post last night and started a convo with DH about it.  He mentioned that it's sad that he can't ever offer to do nice things for stranger children because of today's hysterical society.  One time, he saw a child walking alone in the rain and pulled up to offer a ride.  The child immediately ran away.

I say, good for that child.  It's better to err on the side of caution.  But, I can see DH's point.  It's sad that this is what society has come to -- all acts of kindness to children are completely scrutinized.  It's better to protect yourself and not offer at all.

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Re: S/O: Saying no to strangers

  • Mrslove78Mrslove78 member
    I still try to help LO's, but not from my car.  AND, if I was a man I would never do it.  But, I do see what your saying.  It is too bad there are so many freaks out there!!!
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  • fluffer.nutterfluffer.nutter
    i agree with you, it's definitely better to err on the side of caution. fwiw, if he still feels bad about it seeing kids in the rain maybe he can keep a couple ponchos or umbrellas in his car to hand out, or whatever supplies would come handy in that particular season. or offer to call someone to pick the child up?
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  • LynnJonesLynnJones
    It is really sad.  You do have to be cautious now though but it is disheartening.  I even question people's motives if they offer to help me out.
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  • PlannedChaosPlannedChaos
    Oh, don't think we haven't considered that the guy was just being nice.  And we will feel bad if he doesn't help out a kid in need sometime because he's worried about somebody else calling the cops.  But the thing is?  This is just SO weird.  It was a NICE day.  They are 11 and 13.  They were a block from home.  He was only TWO blocks from home.  It just doesn't make any sense.
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  • Fish4FunFish4Fun

    imagePlannedChaos:
    Oh, don't think we haven't considered that the guy was just being nice.  And we will feel bad if he doesn't help out a kid in need sometime because he's worried about somebody else calling the cops.  But the thing is?  This is just SO weird.  It was a NICE day.  They are 11 and 13.  They were a block from home.  He was only TWO blocks from home.  It just doesn't make any sense.

    Yeah, your case definitely sounds pretty creepy.  Glad they're okay!

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  • Fish4FunFish4Fun

    imagefluffer.nutter:
    i agree with you, it's definitely better to err on the side of caution. fwiw, if he still feels bad about it seeing kids in the rain maybe he can keep a couple ponchos or umbrellas in his car to hand out, or whatever supplies would come handy in that particular season. or offer to call someone to pick the child up?

    I think even handing out goodies or offering to call would be seen as sketchy.  Anyways, the kid took off running before he even said two words to him.  Must have triggered his "uh oh bells."

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  • jen_and_scottjen_and_scott member
    DH and I were on our way home once and we saw a 10yo boy crawling up out of a ditch crying. Of course we pulled over. I ran to him, his knee was bleeding. Turns out that he'd been riding his bike and fell down a hill towards the ditch. I was asking if he wanted me to help him home or to call a parent when another car stopped. It was his mom who passed in her car and saw him. She started yelling at me (DH had stayed at the car), thinking that I'd hit her son with my car! She wouldn't stop and listen to me, so I told the boy that I was glad he was ok and I got in my car and went home. I felt sad for getting yelled at when all I did was stop to help a crying kid!
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