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[quote=Anonymous]OP, there is a simple rule of parenting etiquette you need to learn. You do not criticize someone else's parenting directly. However, it is acceptable warn a child directly if you fear he will injure himself. So there's a difference between telling the parent -- Look at your kid, he is going to fall!! versus telling the child: "Watch out, you are going to fall!" The second statement allows the parent to save face. The assumption is that they didn't see the dangerous situation. The parent could turn to you and still say " He's fine" but you can just say "I'm sorry, I was worried he would hurt himself." Your interest is in the child, keeping him safe (admirable and proper etiquette) not on correcting the parent for failing to keep the child safe (not allowed unless it is TRULY a neglect situation you should be reporting.) You do not use this type of warning if the parent IS paying attention to the child. In that case, you just shut up.[/quote]
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