I saw a father simply drop off his pre-school kid in the middle of the street and tell him to go on in by himself. Relunctantly the kid look back and make several attempt to walk back to the BMW, I patiently waited behind the stopped vehicle and after about 1 minute, the man opens the door and walk the kid in beyond the gate and hurry back to his vehicle. Understanding that maybe the first few days of a new school, I Calmly pull up to the man and suggested "you should walk in with him". I repeated the same statement when the man exclaimed "WHAT!". Then to my surprise, he said "Mind your own business" as I was pulling away. On one hand, I am glad I said something but not quite sure how to react with that comment. Should I have mind my own business and drive away and said nothing?
2007-11-23 15:21:53 · 13 answers · asked by rjkdlsjllsdj 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I think more people need to get involved when we see something that's not right. If more people did get involved maybe this world would be a better place. " It takes a Village to raise a family". Maybe that person didn't like your comment but I'll bet it left a mark. He will think about what you said. My favorite response is a little corny but it's... MY mind is my business that's why I'm minding it. Good for you I hope you continue to stand up!
2007-11-23 15:35:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just because the father walked the child beyond the gate and then proceeded to leave, doesn't mean that the child went directly into the school. Child safety should be the concern of every person. What if the child ran after his father's car and into the street without looking? Could have been a tragedy.
You did the right thing! Too many people today don't want to get involved with anything and the usual response is like the one answer you received: "Mind your own business." If it were their child involved in a tragedy, then their cry woud be "Why didn't somebody do something?" Too bad that they weren't the ones who did something.
2007-11-23 15:40:22 · answer #2 · answered by rnwallace07 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO! You did exactly the right thing -- a child's safety was at stake. He was embarrassed by his actions, and that's why he reacted the way he did -- he probably realized he had messed up, but didn't have the grace to simply say, "You're absolutely right." He reacted belligerently. No need for you to be embarrassed. You did the right thing, so feel good about that.
In fact, I'd probably go a step further and discuss what you saw with the school's administration. Perhaps they can send out a notice emphasizing car pool safety, etc.
2007-11-23 15:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
None of us have been appointed judge of all things right or wrong ...
I am sure you meant well ...however the only time it is ok to step in or speak up is if some one is in imminent danger.
It was good that you watched long enough to ensure the child was safely inside.
Unsolicited advice is rarely accepted and often angrily rejected ...even if the advice is good...others have their own way of doing things. So keep out of others affairs but stay alert to others safety ...you sound like a good caring person.
2007-11-23 16:05:16 · answer #4 · answered by paradox 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 01:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by chappel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No need to react to the statement. It's in the past. If you think you did the right thing, then good for you!
2007-11-23 15:40:31 · answer #6 · answered by pikachild2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would have minded my own business. Not everyone is grateful for your help. It's their kids let them deal with their own.
2007-11-24 02:18:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you were only being helpful to this obviously clueless father.You offered your help and he rejected it rudely.I fsomeone ever says this to you again tell them that you were only trying to help out and your sorry if you bothered them.They just might end up telling you they are sorry.=)
2007-11-23 15:51:06 · answer #8 · answered by Liv 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You did fine. It was OK to say something. You also did right to drive off after he said, "MYOB." There was nothing more to say at that time.
2007-11-23 16:40:39 · answer #9 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should mind your own business, not everyone is going to do things how you would do things.
2007-11-23 15:28:47 · answer #10 · answered by Mariah 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋