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onetime2 · 10-27-2003, 05:52 AM

I just hand the kid a gun and say "Have at it".

Just kidding, obviously. It depends on the severity of the hit. I have never seen anything that required intervention. I have seen some that seemed close to the line and usually will get their attention and give them a very stern or disapproving look.

I would intervene if I thought it was over the line but I figure if I were to go much further in a questionable situation it might be worse for the kid later on. This way the "parent" gets self conscious about their behavior and may not do it again (in public at least) but isn't confronted and embarrased in front of their child.

10-27-2003, 05:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
onetime2 Junkie Location: NJ	I just hand the kid a gun and say "Have at it". Just kidding, obviously. It depends on the severity of the hit. I have never seen anything that required intervention. I have seen some that seemed close to the line and usually will get their attention and give them a very stern or disapproving look. I would intervene if I thought it was over the line but I figure if I were to go much further in a questionable situation it might be worse for the kid later on. This way the "parent" gets self conscious about their behavior and may not do it again (in public at least) but isn't confronted and embarrased in front of their child. __________________ Strive to be more curious than ignorant.