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OhhhJa posted...

I didn't follow that topic but I do think women more commonly want to be babysitters so when a guy wants to do it naturally that will raise some eyebrows. I've never actually even met a guy who was a babysitter outside of watching his own family members kids or something.

Either way, I wouldn't personally let any stranger watch my kids outside of a school environment and even that's not 100% safe

I'll try not to revive the discussion too much, lol. Many people were saying they would never hire a male babysitter simply because the chance of abuse is higher, which is statistically true. Others, along with me pointed out that even if you don't hire male babysitters, there is still a statistical chance for abuse. I don't really want to come down on either side in that discussion just because I understand the rationale of both, even if I have an opinion. I think it should probably just be based on having a fundamental trust with whomever you are choosing to care for your child.

pedro45 posted...

I sit under trees wherever i want. Rarely is it by the swings but it is sometimes. Swings are a trip these days. They really make my head float.
I've had kids approach me. One time these two little kids were just rambling about what i was reading and something about their grandma. I forgot how much kids just like combine all their words.
So if anything, I'm child friendly.

tbf there are some very large parks that I'll chill at with friends that are just loaded with everyone. basketball courts, people that have set up huge long tables for family BBQs, people LARPing, kids running around...

I was walking to grab something from my car; these two little kids were running around, then suddenly started asking me about the long looking blueberries and eating them. I told them they probably shouldn't do that! I looked them up later though and they seemed to be safe.