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Originally Posted by shybird  You were right to give the information. I'm glad you got the message to them. BUT, In todays society children should not be approached by a strange adult. (your immediately though a perv) I know that is sad, that's the way things are today. I think maybe asking the children from a safe distance to go get their mom or dad might have been better. Then explaining to them that you were concerned about the children's safety and the breeds reputation. Although you may have gotten the same reaction, you wouldn't have taken the chance that, instead of mom came walking out, a cop shows up. |
I too think you did the right thing. Any information that gets through is better than none at all. I felt the need to post about shybird's response as well. This is my opinion regarding children and I hope that it is respected as such.
My husband runs private schools for autistic and behaviorally challenged children here in the state of Florida. He started out in mental health counseling children and dually diagnosed adolescents. He LOVES kids. I would get uncomfortable out with him sometimes in the beginning of our relationship because he would engage in conversation just about anyone, inclucing children. I too feared what shybird is talking about. And yes, some of the parents were a bit uneasy. (not the majority however) But after a while, I formed a very different opinion.
As a parent, I want my children to be aware, always aware. I do not want them to live in a state of fear of grown ups. Before anyone says it, I am perfectly aware of the world we live in and strongly believe in caution. I do not believe we should be afraid of talking to our youth for fear of being labeled a perv. It's just like with the dogs. Just because of one, should we be leery of all men who look at our children, speak to our child? I will not live that way, nor will my children be pressed into such fear and negativity.
If you are in fact in a public place, well within sight of others, you have absolutely nothing to worry about. I strongly believe in that worn out theme that it does take a village. That includes men.