Parenting isn’t easy; sometimes children can be a real challenge. It can be particularly difficult when parents and children are struggling in public and others are staring. A crying baby, a cranky toddler, a bad day at work, or too much to do and too little time…all of these things can affect how a parent responds to his or her child, and how we, the general public, respond to them. We’ve all had bad days. That is why it is so important that we step in helpfully when we see a parent or child struggling. Not in judgment, anger or criticism (as we see with Mr. Stephens of Stone Mountain). But rather, with a kind word, a helping hand, a sympathetic smile or a simple distraction. This may be all that it takes to make a parent’s day, or keep a child safe and happy. To learn more about stepping in when parents and children are having a difficult time, visit www.onekindword.org.>
Georgia: Man accused of slapping crying toddler at Wal-Mart
Parenting isn’t easy; sometimes children can be a real challenge. It can be particularly difficult when parents and children are struggling in public and others are staring. A crying baby, a cranky toddler, a bad day at work, or too much to do and too little time…all of these things can affect how a parent responds to his or her child, and how we, the general public, respond to them. We’ve all had bad days. That is why it is so important that we step in helpfully when we see a parent or child struggling. Not in judgment, anger or criticism (as we see with Mr. Stephens of Stone Mountain). But rather, with a kind word, a helping hand, a sympathetic smile or a simple distraction. This may be all that it takes to make a parent’s day, or keep a child safe and happy. To learn more about stepping in when parents and children are having a difficult time, visit www.onekindword.org.>