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Old 17-07-2008, 01:46   #37
Studio25
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Re: dad branded a pervert

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Originally Posted by onlyme View Post
You're right Ema, If I was in a park with the little one and saw a man taking photos, I would be wary.

I have been in this situation before and just watched that the man actually had children of their own there. Once I;ve made sure of this, then I would relax, but until then, I admit I would be concerned
Couldn't you just relax and assume he has kids of his own there, and then only get concerned if it becomes apparent that's not the case? In the example you quoted above, he's guilty until proven innocent...

It doesn't seem to occur to the PC brigade that we are damaging our children by leaping to the rescue whenever they interact with a man they don't know.


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Originally Posted by Tin Monkey View Post
This is exactly why when I saw a young lad fall off his bike and sit crying in a large puddle, I just walked on by.
Oh dear. I don't think I'll be agreeing with this post any time soon...
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