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The2ndWheel

(7,947 posts)

6. A tricky situation

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Original post)

Mon Oct 14, 2013, 03:47 PM

Oct 2013

As a man, I think it would be difficult to invite a 6th grade girl(or boy) into my home, crying and looking for help or not. Especially so if you barely know their parents.

Hang outside with her while being at least a few feet away until somebody shows up? That I could do.

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Okay. I am now 'childsitting' for my next door neighbors' kid. [View all] Are_grits_groceries Oct 2013 OP

You did good. Hope you and the folks become friends. nolabear Oct 2013 #1

Well done and good for you. DURHAM D Oct 2013 #2

wowser wowser. good for you dude. that you were there for the girl. nt seabeyond Oct 2013 #3

Good job. But apparently awfully scary for the child. Shrike47 Oct 2013 #4

Several years ago Worried senior Oct 2013 #5

A tricky situation The2ndWheel Oct 2013 #6

I am an older female. Are_grits_groceries Oct 2013 #8

u did good. did the parent appreciate your help? Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #13

They thanked me. That was enough. nt Are_grits_groceries Oct 2013 #14

I always like to make friends with kids that live next door, just in case they ever need help and no kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #7

I have spoken to them and exchanged names. Are_grits_groceries Oct 2013 #9

My wife and I are the surrogate grandparents for our neighborhood. MineralMan Oct 2013 #10

A sixth grader Mariana Oct 2013 #11

Agree aroach Oct 2013 #15

That is what being a neighbor is about Egnever Oct 2013 #12