To Speak or not to Speak
Apr 26, 2024 20:57:00 #
Mauwehu
Loc: Norwalk Ct
I was sitting at Dunkin Donuts drinking coffee when a man came in with his granddaughter who was around 3 years old. She was running around unsupervised while he was ordering at the counter. At one point she was half way out the door when a woman coming in turned her around. As a grandfather myself I was horrified by this. I got up to leave as he was leaving and on the way out I commented on how cute his granddaughter was and how maybe he should keep a closer eye on her explaining how she almost made it out the door. He was visibly upset by my comment.
My question—other than possibly putting myself in harms way….
Was I right?
Or should I have kept my mouth shut?
My question—other than possibly putting myself in harms way….
Was I right?
Or should I have kept my mouth shut?
Apr 26, 2024 21:40:00 #
Mauwehu wrote:
I was sitting at Dunkin Donuts drinking coffee whe... (show quote)
That's a tuff call 🥴 I guess if it were me I would make sure the little girl didn't get out of the lobby and I'd keep an eye on her until Grandpa took control of her again 🙏
It's hard to keep up with little kids but I never let mine out of my site when they were little 🙏
Apr 26, 2024 21:52:22 #
If you were nice about it like it seems you where you absolutely did the right thing. Especially if it upset him. That means deep down he knew you were right. Hopefully your comment will bother him enough that he does keep a better eye on her. Much better a bruised ego then a hurt, lost or worse grandchild. He’d never forgive himself for that.
Tight lines
J
Tight lines
J
Apr 26, 2024 23:00:07 #
Mauwehu wrote:
I was sitting at Dunkin Donuts drinking coffee whe... (show quote)
You made the right decision by warning him might wake him up and take better control of her.
These days there all kinds of crazy people to watch out for, it’s not like back in the 50& 60 days 👍🏽👍🏽🇺🇸🦅
Apr 26, 2024 23:01:27 #
Apr 26, 2024 23:10:02 #
You were in the right to say something. It may save the little girl’s life someday!
Apr 27, 2024 01:58:45 #
J in Cleveland wrote:
If you were nice about it like it seems you where you absolutely did the right thing. Especially if it upset him. That means deep down he knew you were right. Hopefully your comment will bother him enough that he does keep a better eye on her. Much better a bruised ego then a hurt, lost or worse grandchild. He’d never forgive himself for that.
Tight lines
J
Tight lines
J
I agree with J. I think you did the right thing. Bottom line, is the Grampa needs to keep a better eye on his GD.
Hopefully you opened his eyes to the dangers.
Apr 27, 2024 08:21:34 #
Mauwehu wrote:
I was sitting at Dunkin Donuts drinking coffee whe... (show quote)
Upset is his problem Mau. If something happens to that little girl after you left and you heard about it, you would have been as upset as grandpop would have been if you did not say anything.
Apr 27, 2024 08:35:18 #
Being a grandpa of three granddaughters, I remember how quickly they can get out of your sight. Knowing it would kill me to see anything happen to her, I'd be grateful that somehow if she got out of my sight a meaning man or woman called it to my attention. He should just be thankful the wrong person wasn't waiting outside that door or she run into a busy parking lot into the street. You did right brother.
Apr 27, 2024 10:26:37 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
I see people all the time not watching their kids.
Walking through stores n parking lots.
Walking by themselves on sideways n on the main road.
Walking through stores n parking lots.
Walking by themselves on sideways n on the main road.
Apr 27, 2024 10:30:03 #
kandydisbar
Loc: West Orange, NJ
I believe you were right in saying something, as long as you didn't do it in a belittling manner. Was he upset at you or at himself?
Apr 27, 2024 13:04:04 #
Apr 27, 2024 16:33:17 #
You were correct! A creep could have snatched her and been off with her in seconds.
He was upset because he realized the error of his ways.
He was upset because he realized the error of his ways.
Apr 27, 2024 17:59:32 #
I’d say it went in one ear and out the other that’s why she was acting like a wild child to begin with I’d say whole family has ran her short on good ol ass busting it’s amazing how dumb and lazy most people are and then get offended or act appalled when you say something to them trying to do the right thing and help
Apr 27, 2024 18:05:04 #
6482bodean
Loc: Northern Indiana
Mauwehu wrote:
I was sitting at Dunkin Donuts drinking coffee whe... (show quote)
I have no problem commenting on things like that to people. However, I try to choose my words carefully. Maybe could’ve said with a smile, keep an eye on her, she almost escaped!
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