dad branded a pervert

[onlyme]

Originally Posted by emamum23

would you do the same if it was a woman?

Anyone that gets close to my child, I watch, male or female.

When I say 'concerned' I dont mean I'd run up to them, brandishing a hand bag, screaming "getaway pervert". I mean I would watch them.

[emamum]

Originally Posted by onlyme

Anyone that gets close to my child, I watch, male or female.

When I say 'concerned' I dont mean I'd run up to them, brandishing a hand bag, screaming "getaway pervert". I mean I would watch them.

THATS why i'm banned from the park!!!!

[tosh]

Originally Posted by Less

It is hard to do a google.


Father-of-three branded a 'pervert' - for photographing his own children in public park | Mail Online

yes it is for i dont no how to post from google ok

[Eric]

Originally Posted by jaysay

This is just how bad this country is getting, George Orwells 1984 was a novel, now I'm not so sure that he couldn't see into the future

George Orwell and another George, George Carlin, both expressed concerns about language and what was and is happening to it. The essence of "1984" is Newspeak, which is an extreme form of politically correct language. And it is language that will change society. Language is more than just what we speak, it is what we live in; and it defines us as a culture and a society. It seems that in language, "man" or "men" is becoming a bad word. And it is no surprise that society's attitudes are affected by this distortion. It's a short, and not very logical trip, from calling that metal thing in the road a "person hole cover", or referring to "the person in the moon" to seeing all men as potential threats to the precious innocence of children.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Eric

George Orwell and another George, George Carlin, both expressed concerns about language and what was and is happening to it. The essence of "1984" is Newspeak, which is an extreme form of politically correct language. And it is language that will change society. Language is more than just what we speak, it is what we live in; and it defines us as a culture and a society. It seems that in language, "man" or "men" is becoming a bad word. And it is no surprise that society's attitudes are affected by this distortion. It's a short, and not very logical trip, from calling that metal thing in the road a "person hole cover", or referring to "the person in the moon" to seeing all men as potential threats to the precious innocence of children.

I think hat puts it in a nut shell Eric, the worlds become an intolerant place, where every one is guilty until proved innocent, I'm sure thats not the way it was suposed to be, but in a way we are to blame for letting it happen

[hedman2003]

Originally Posted by cashman

you have never been in such a position as a male, so therefore ya aint a bloody clue what yer talking about.

What do you mean I've never been in such a position? You mean I've never gone to help a child in difficulty, how do you know? It's time people started taking responsibility rather than saying not my problem

I'm well aware of the implications of child abuse both through my employment and also through 20 plus years of working with young people and despite all my knowledge and experience there is no way I could not provide some care for a child in danger. you can provide reassurance to a child with a kindly word there is no need for any physical contact but it seems some people would cross to the other side of the road.

Well done Bonnyboy for your actions obviously despite your reservations which I do understand you took the common sense approach

[Studio25]

Originally Posted by onlyme

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.

Originally Posted by Tin Monkey

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...

[Loz]

Well if every father taking pictures of his kids was branded a pervert you would never get loads of wonderful childhood memories captured for eternity.
I had loads of pics taken of me as a kid by my mum and dad,some in swimming cossies,in the bath,in paddling pools with other kids etc..
I guess if my dad was doing that today and i was still a kid he would have been branded a pervert.
What a sad depressing world we live in

[steeljack]

Its got to the stage now where even if its ****ing/pouring down with rain I feel like have to drive by neighbourhood kids on their way walking to/from school, (the ones I know and have seen grow from babies up to their teens) , no way do I want the label of 'dirty old man' , have spoken to the parents and explained why , and they agree , society is way out of whack , but understand my actions .
Something is sadly wrong with society where we have gone from looking out for each other to being wary of a neighbour who you have known for 20 odd years .

[accyman]

a man this week was attacked by four youths when he was trying to administer forst aid to a female , the man wa son the phone to 999 while he was treating the girl and the youths were screaming that he was a pervert while they were kicking him

will try and find a link

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by steeljack

Its got to the stage now where even if its ****ing/pouring down with rain I feel like have to drive by neighbourhood kids on their way walking to/from school, (the ones I know and have seen grow from babies up to their teens) , no way do I want the label of 'dirty old man' , have spoken to the parents and explained why , and they agree , society is way out of whack , but understand my actions .
Something is sadly wrong with society where we have gone from looking out for each other to being wary of a neighbour who you have known for 20 odd years .

It appears from what your saying steeljack that things are just the same accross the pond as they are over here, so its not just a British disease. I suppose there is the dogooding brigade in every country, the bleeding heart liberals are not just unique to our country

[Tin Monkey]

Originally Posted by Studio25

Oh dear. I don't think I'll be agreeing with this post any time soon...

I'll try not to allow it to impact on my sleep patterns.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by hedman2003

What do you mean I've never been in such a position? You mean I've never gone to help a child in difficulty, how do you know? It's time people started taking responsibility rather than saying not my problem

I'm well aware of the implications of child abuse both through my employment and also through 20 plus years of working with young people and despite all my knowledge and experience there is no way I could not provide some care for a child in danger. you can provide reassurance to a child with a kindly word there is no need for any physical contact but it seems some people would cross to the other side of the road.

Well done Bonnyboy for your actions obviously despite your reservations which I do understand you took the common sense approach

i said as a "Male" ya evaded answering that? with yer knowledge n experience i assumed you would be able to read. sorry.

[WillowTheWhisp]

I thought hedman was a bloke.

[Loz]

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

I thought hedman was a bloke.

So did i!!
Unless i'm missing something!