[liberalh8ter]

That's part of the problem. Back then people knew each other and us kids knew that. We now live in a society of strangers and people afraid to intervene. Had that been my kid, I'd be thanking the young man who grabbed my child and asking him if he'd like to stay and watch my kid clean that store.

[7thson]

Some years back, my wife and I ate at a TGIF. It was a busy nigh with waiters and waitresses running around delivering food. A large family was there and had a toddler - 2-3 year old - walking, playing, and making a general nusience of himself. When I raised the question that maybe the kid should be seated before somebody hurts themselves or the kid, the kids father basically got in my face and more or less wanted to fight. My wife said let it go but that was about 10 years ago, so I am sure the kid is a punk arse teen right about now.

[ozarkgirl]

Had that been my kid

Thing is, that wouldn't have been our kids. Don't know what's wrong with that kid but he obviously has no fear. I cannot imagine what kind of adult he will be.