If someone screams at your child in public

[Anonymous]

If during rush hour on metro escalators, an elementary age kid accidentally puts foot over someone else's foot, is it normal for the other person to rudely scold them or is it discrimination because kid is a minority immigrant?

[Anonymous]

More info needed.

[Anonymous]

It’s rude to step on someone’s foot. Expect a response. Apologize for your child and move away.

Would someone else get some cute privilege? Maybe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If during rush hour on metro escalators, an elementary age kid accidentally puts foot over someone else's foot, is it normal for the other person to rudely scold them or is it discrimination because kid is a minority immigrant?

If your kid steps on my foot and doesn't apologize, I will say something. And I don't care about your ethnicity or immigration status because it's irrelevant.

[Anonymous]

Scolding is nbd. Doesn’t sound like screaming.

[Anonymous]

There are people who teach children manners and both you and your child should enroll in these classes.

[Anonymous]

Just keep moving. People are often startled/scared by unexpected body contact and their reaction will reflect that adrenaline burst. That’s what I would explain to my child as well.

[Anonymous]

Give some space and grace. Kids are klutzy.

[Anonymous]

Apologize for your kids poor behavior and teach them some manners especially while they're in public.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Scolding is nbd. Doesn’t sound like screaming.

Screaming loud enough to scare the kid who was already intimidated by due to crowd rushing fast.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are people who teach children manners and both you and your child should enroll in these classes.

Kid's mother was a bit behind with a toddler and shouting guy didn't give anyone chance to say anything let alone apologize.

[Anonymous]

The general public is crazy. There are three places the general public will be encountered: the dmv, metro and highway rest stops. Teach your child that when they encounter crazy, they should move on. A single apology should suffice, but if your child doesn’t get a chance, it shouldn’t make a dent in their day. Just be grateful that your child isn’t the crazy.

[Anonymous]

1. Foot might be gouty, or otherwise sensitive, if the adult immediately screams out.

or

2. Adult is crazy (and possible racist). Absent medical circumstances, one does not yell at a child just for stepping on one's foot.

I would just apologize curtly and move on. You don't know what you're dealing with, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Scolding is nbd. Doesn’t sound like screaming.

Screaming loud enough to scare the kid who was already intimidated by due to crowd rushing fast.

stepping on someone's foot on the escalator probably scared them - you worry about falling, shoelaces or shoes getting caught in escalator teeth, etc. Give grace for someone getting upset and scared.

[Anonymous]

Your kid steps on my foot? I’m going to react! I don’t care if it’s blue Cookie Monster. For all you know the person has nerve pain, a bruise, a broken toe. And with no injury it’s still rude AF to step on a foot.