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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This thread makes me sad. I do try to offer help to people if it looks like they need it. It is a shame that OP and people like her/him are so self-absorbed that they can't understand basic acts of kindness.[/quote]
Agreed. There have been times when the distraction of a new person has helped my daughter snap out of whatever tantrum/upset mood she was in and she went from crying to giggling at their faces/games/whatever in seconds. I think DCUM is hardly representative of humanity as a whole, at least I hope that’s the case, and threads like these won’t stop kind people from continuing to be kind with strangers. [/quote]

I agree too. Talking to the child might also be intended to make the parent feel better, as if to say, "We've all been there." What would be better? Pretending that you and your screaming child don't exist?[/quote]

Saying "hey, would it help if I try to distract him," and then being responsive to the parent's reply.[/quote]

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