What would you have done?

[Anonymous]

Say nothing. I saw a woman get her stroller kicked because she offered "friendly advice".

You never know who you're talking to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would have said something directly to the child, like "Aw, it's okay," in a sweet tone. It's a distraction and a WAKE UP CALL TO CALLOUS UNCARING PARENTS TO DO THEIR DAMN JOB. It's your job to care about your kids. If you don't even care when your own kid is screaming, then what kind of a neighbor or community member or coworker must you be? Oh yeah -- a shitty one.

I never let my kids scream like that, ever. I was very gentle with my kids when they were young. You don't have to cave to what they want, but you should at the very least not act like their feelings are irrelevant. Sucky parenting. That kid will not grow up happy.

You’re annoying. What makes you think you know the best way to parent every kid? Some children throw tantrums that are best ignored

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don’t understand how anyone would want to get involved and insert their opinions to complete strangers, not knowing what a simple Innocent gesture might stir up or escalate.

What is your assumption about what’s going on with this family?

[Anonymous]

I would have kept walking. Toddlers be crazy. You are making lots of assumptions based on a quick interaction.