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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't totally understand your question, but "being nice" to someone does not always mean "helping someone." I don't know the context in which you tried to help someone else's kid, but sometimes my kid needs to learn how to do something independently, even if it looks like he's struggling at first and I'm being "mean" by not helping.[/quote]

Agreed.  I’ve watched a child look at a ladder, decide not to try (good choice) and another parent or nanny swoops in to put the kid up on a structure they can’t handle.  That’s not kind/nice, nor is it helpful.

I’ve watched a child trip while running in grass, look around to see if anyone is watching, and pick themself up.  There was no crying until some other parent/nanny rushed over to soothe them.  Nothing skinned or bruised, child was perfectly fine (and they were learning to evaluate that).

It’s ridiculous.  Take care of the child with you.  They’re is an adult with the child you want to “help,” so let them help, if needed.[/quote]

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