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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How would you handle this situation?

On a daily basis there is a man with no kids who walks in circles around the local playground for a LONG time. Like literally around the equipment not like on a path or something.

It is super creepy and makes us avoid going, which feels unfair to my children. Should I reach out to 311? How would you handle? [/quote]

I agree that this is likely behavior related to neurodiversity, and that i[b]t is unfair to your kids to have a parent who is intolerant of neurodiversity to the point that they restrict healthy outdoor activity.  [/b]

What to do?  Go to the park.  [/quote]

Bingo. OP, it seems that you are the problem here. In case you didn't know, people who prey on children are often the most socially-savvy and pleasant people you meet. They develop that persona to lull you into a false sense of security so you give them access to your kids. Often they're coaches or volunteers.[/quote]
Dp. I understand why op is concerned. While he likely isn't a predator, his behavior is unusual. Even if he is autistic and this loop of the equipment is part of his routine, none of us can tell op how he would react if he were approached by a child or adult. [b]We don't know if he might behave in a way which may upset a child. Also, if he is on the spectrum or otherwise cognitively disabled, why is he not accompanied or supervised by another adult?[/b][/quote]

Sorry, but there is no guarantee in a public setting that your child will not be "upset."  If you don't like that, don't take your child to a public park.  And many, many (most?) adults with autism are fully functional without supervision.

OP, this is one of those things that you have to accept as the price of living in community and in society. [b]He has just as much right to be there as you do[/b].

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LOL - No, childrens' playgrounds are not build for cognitively disabled adult men to circle. They do not have a socially acceptable right to be there, even if it is not against the law. You are insane. [/quote]

No, you are very wrong. Public parks are exactly that. I can go eat my lunch in a public park, for example, whether you consider it to be "socially acceptable" or not. People like you are not the arbiters of who goes where.[/quote]

Did you even read the original post? OP said "literally around the [children's] equipment". This is not about some random person minding their own business in a "park". Playgrounds are for kids, not loner weirdo adults! Insane that I have to spell this out for you. [/quote]

Unless there are posted signs specifically stating this, you have no basis for this claim [/quote]

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