would this make me seem like a creep?

Question

im 17. would it be weird if i played on a playground wit a buncha little kids? would u tell ur kids to stay away from me?

Answer 1

my boys go to the park and play with younger kids all the time i see nothing wrong with it they are 15 and 16

think of how many of these kids have no father or older brother to play with them

you could be the only male role model many of them will have

go have fun

Answer 2

It might worry some parents. It's not because you're a bad person or they're bad parents necessarily. It's just because there are so many perverts out there for parents to worry about. If you're really a genuine guy and just like kids, I'd recommend trying to get a job at a daycare or, even better, volunteering somewhere where you can work with kids. Just look around your town and you might be surprised what you'd find.

I won't accuse you of wanting to do this for the wrong reasons because I doubt that has anything to do with it, but IF you had any questionable thoughts it's early enough that NOW would be the time to talk to a professional about those thoughts.

I'm pretty sure you're just a normal guy who misses being a kid, and who can blame you? Good luck in your search. I hope you can find some kids to build a sand castle with.

Answer 3

It's a sad thing that the world has become so crappy that a teenage male can't even play with kids at a playground without being accused. No one would have thought twice about a teenager playing with kids that he didn't know 20 years ago. So, just be careful on "how" you play with them. I wouldn't pick them up and swing them around if you don't know them, ecspecially their parents! But maybe play tag or swing them on a swing might be ok.

Answer 4

Well, why are you wanting to play with the kids? Is it because you know them well, or enjoy their company? I don't think it's creepy that a 17 year old would want to be with children at all, but I think it's important that the parents have trust with you. If you are a daycare volunteer or employee, sunday school worker, or something like that, it means you have been checked out and you are safe. I personally would probably be a little cautious with someone of ANY age just approaching my child to play with them if they were a stranger. If you want to be involved with caring for children, you have to follow the right channels . . .like I said, volunteer, or get to know a family that might want you to babysit. That's what I would suggest.

Answer 5

It would depend on how you looked at first - if you had long hair and were wearing black...no, I wouldn't let you play with my kids. But if you looked decent then i would watch you like a hawk to make sure you weren't touching them inappropriately, and if you were just being fun - boy would I be grateful!! My kids LOVE playing with big guys. My husband was disabled in an accident when my son was small, and, well, you can probably fill in the blanks here. He is just a boy who wants to do guy stuff with his dad but can't and never will be able to. He actually attaches himself to dad figures when we go to parks, which breaks my heart, but I can tell you that there are a whole bunch of stories out there just like mine, of kids who don't have a big guy to play with. So make sure you are neatly dressed and if the parent looks at you smile and meet their eyes. You might even want to go talk to the parent so they can see you're not a weirdo. Be careful of rough play that might be misunderstood, and don't be alone with a child so you don't get accused of anything.

Answer 6

humm why do you wanna play on a playground wit a buncha little kids? for the kids or the playground? umm more than likly i wouldn`t be worried unless you touched him or was too close for too long or tried to give him something..but you might wanna introduce your self to the parents show them id so they know its your real name and ask them if its ok.

Answer 7

There's a huge difference between someone who enjoyes children, and someone who wants to do "things" to them. It depends on where you are coming from. I can see why some parents would kind of think you're a creep if they didn't know you. But that doesn't mean you are. If you work in a day care, or you're a teacher, or whatever. I think it would be fine. If you just randomly came up to a child you didn't know and say "hey wanna play dress up?" that would be kind of freakish. I would probably have to know you myself if I were to let you play with my child. Especially if I wasn't in sight of the both of you.

It's all a matter of opinion, I guess.

Answer 8

it would depend on why you were doing this. if you like little boys or girls then i would say stay away from you, but if you just really like kids i wouldn't have a problem with it if i knew you. some random guy going up and playing with kids on a play ground seems a little weird. maybe you should go into that as a profession if you like kids that much. be a kindergarden teacher, or preschool teacher.

Answer 9

Reading your other answers, I have only one addition. Go register and get involved with the Big Brothers program. They will do all kinds of background checks on you, but if you are clean you should not mind at all. That is an excellent way to help out a boy that has no other male influences in his life.
God's speed!

Answer 10

Yes. the only children you should play with on a playground are children that are realated to you or ones that you are babysitting. You just never know these days, and I would certainly not let my child play with a teenage male that I didnt know.