If you saw kids you didn't know misbehaving in public, would you tell them to behave?

Answer 1

Only if they were endangering themselves or others.

Answer 2

I've done it before, especially in the library. I tell them to be quiet, stop running around and acting up because it's a library. I've also glared at kids misbehaving. I put all my "I'd like to throttle you you little brat" into that look. It works. I mostly mutter, loud enough for the parents to hear, to take them out of the show, the store etc. if they cannot get better control of their kids. One family with about 7 kids all under 10 I swear were having a grand old time trying to handle them all. I just said "Have a few more why don't you". I don't think they heard me above the din however. Personally, more than 3 kids today is too much. I am very grateful that my son never acted up in stores or restaurants. I'm telling the God's truth too.

Answer 3

That would be highly inappropriate to do that if their parents or an adult was watching them. If the adults they were with were not taking appropriate action and the behavior was very bothersome, then I think it would be okay to ask the adult/parent if they could say something to their kids. You'd have to gauge how the adult was acting. If the adult was obviously trying to maintain control over the kids but was feeling overwhelmed, then you would just add to the stress by saying something. If the adult was doing absolutely nothing, then you could say something, but only if the adult seemed like they were friendly enough but was just being clueless about their kids. If you encounter a parent who blatantly doesn't care what their kids do, then to say something to such a person will only invite conflict because a parent like that will likely behave like a boor and respond rudely to you. You'd have to evaluate the situation and act accordingly. Obviously if there were no adults around the children and they were misbehaving, then you would be morally obligated as the only adult presence (or the closest one), to say something.

Answer 4

Depends, but if they're causing public nuisance like vandalism I do. I'm suprised I've never been punched but I refuse as an adult, to be afraid of children or teenagers, & I don't want public places ruined by antisocial behaviour so I see it as my duty too. By the same thinking, I would also help young people I see on the streets & be friendly, therefore acnowledging good behaviour - so i'm always kicking balls back to kids in the park & such like & say hi to children on my street.

Answer 5

It depends on the severity. I used to work in a department store which is like prime location for misbehaving children. Unfortunately, the parents are usually much worse behaved than the kid. I would usually just stare at them until they got uncomfortable and went to find their parents.

Answer 6

Im kinda a kid myself, and if someone told me to behave id probably behave. Im a good kid, at least i think, and most kids dont listen that good, including me. Yes, you should tell them to behave, but its all up to you. If you are willing to take the consequences upon yourself, then go ahead, but if your not you should just ignore it. Most things that you ignore will go away. Its all up to you and nobody can change that.

Answer 7

In a perfect world, I believe all adults should look out for children even when they don't know them. But unfortunately that is not the way it is in America today.

I intervene only when it looks like they might be ready to hurt themselves or someone else.
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Answer 8

Misbehaving is a conformist term. If they were acting crazy, that's their choice. As long as they weren't doing anything dangerous I'd let them continue.

Answer 9

maximum mothers and fathers are not elevating their youngsters their practicly elevating themselves at the instant. countless circumstances have replaced the way human beings parent by using working mothers and fathers and if their 2 the two paintings. This leaves youngsters to fend on their very own. Then youngsters lack the attention they like because of this. To good all of it off some mothers and fathers are purely impolite and ignorant appearing themselves and their childen purely mirror them.

Answer 10

I do at work..When they are throwing stuff or hiding in the clothes racks,, on some occasions Ive told them to straiten up or leave the store, especially if they are old enough to know better.

Answer 11

if they were being offensive or disturbing to others than yes but if they were just misbehaving i.e. running around the streets
then no that is not my place.