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Re:Parents now spend twice as much time with their children ... by Larrikin on Tuesday November 28, 2017 @02:29PM (#15800566)
It sick in its own right that society has demonized talking to any children that aren't your own or in your care. Police should not have been called in that situation and just asking if the kids are ok or lost should not be viewed as a creepy action.
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Re:Parents now spend twice as much time with their children ... by taeric on Tuesday November 28, 2017 @02:33PM (#15800605)
I'm torn. I fully agree with you. I also think quickly calling the cops to check on them as you go do something else shouldn't be that big of a deal. Because, to my mind, police should be part of the community. Ideally, not strangers in uniform.

No, I don't think that is the case most (any?) place. :(

I'm also afraid to look at the statistics, as I fear I'll see that this is another slant in class/race standings. :(

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Re:Parents now spend twice as much time with their children ... by pbhjpbhj on Tuesday November 28, 2017 @03:43PM (#15801342)
Indeed, if you do call the cops they should be able to send someone to speak to the children to check they're OK, make sure they've not absconded or something, rather than making an incident out of it.
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