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Should I say something to the father?

Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:56 am
Posted by bigpetedatiga
Alexandria, LA
Member since Aug 2009
8623 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:56 am
To quickly summarize my question.

The daughter of a family friend goes to one school. Her older brother goes to another. The reason the daughter goes to a different school is because she is very naive and easily influenced. This school is a safer fit for her.

Well her brother plays football and a lot of those guys tend to hang out at their house. Which is no issue. All of them do track as well, including the daughter. Well this Friday I was at the meet and I noticed the boys were a little too friendly with her when the brother was not around. This prompted me to call her over to me and make her go sit at her teams camp.

Of course she whined and said my brother goes to that school. I told her I didn't care, blah blah. What was really weird is that one of the boys later walked up to me like he was sizing me up, started a one minute random conversation and walked off.

Most girls know about boys their age and seek that attention. This girl is very naive and mentally immature for age, however she is quite physical developed, a very dangerous combination.

I feel like I should tell the dad but I don't want to over step my boundaries. If it was my daughter I would want to know, but every man is not the same. I think he would want to be made aware.

Should I say something or not?
Posted by lsuallsportsfan
WBR Parish
Member since Jun 2013
333 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:57 am to
Yes, you should speak up, then her family can decide if there is an issue and deal with it.
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
70891 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:58 am to
I'm no dad at 26 years old, so I'll just hang up and listen
Posted by AUCE05
Member since Dec 2009
42557 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:58 am to
What the matter with you?
Posted by slaphappy
Kansas City
Member since Nov 2005
2340 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:58 am to
I say tell the dad...at least he will be aware even if he does nothing. I would appreciate the heads up.
Posted by Spirit of Dunson
Member since Mar 2007
23111 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:58 am to
So boys and girls were talking to each other, and you want to tell her dad?
Posted by Teddy Ruxpin
Member since Oct 2006
39553 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:58 am to
Jesus I hope I don't have a daughter
Posted by bigpetedatiga
Alexandria, LA
Member since Aug 2009
8623 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:58 am to
quote:

What the matter with you?


Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278175 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:59 am to
quote:

and I noticed the boys were a little too friendly



?????
Posted by AUCE05
Member since Dec 2009
42557 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:59 am to
You are acting like a damn fool over young boys talking to a young girl.

ETA:

You sound creepy, and I would kick your arse if I found you near my daughter.
This post was edited on 3/30/14 at 10:01 am
Posted by mikelbr
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
47463 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 10:00 am to
quote:


Should I say something or not?

Yep. Tell him them track boys are being too friendly and leave it at that.
Posted by bigpetedatiga
Alexandria, LA
Member since Aug 2009
8623 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 10:00 am to
quote:

So boys and girls were talking to each other, and you want to tell her dad?


Either you are intentionally being a dumbass or your youth must have been very fricking lonely.
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
70891 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 10:00 am to
I think we need more details on what this friendliness consisted of
Posted by LT
The City of St. George
Member since May 2008
5151 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 10:00 am to
What is your relationship with this young lady?
Posted by Peazey
Metry
Member since Apr 2012
25418 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 10:01 am to
It sounds like the father is a close friend of yours. I would lean towards mentioning something, but I don't even know what kind of solution there is to the situation. Maybe he just needs to have some kind of non threatening conversation with the girl. If he is actually a close friend then I would probably say something.
Posted by TennVOLS423
Sarasota
Member since Sep 2009
882 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 10:01 am to
If you're a good friend to the family this shouldn't even be a question.

I have a daughter myself(only 4) and have a couple friends who I've been friends with for years and I'm just as protective of their daughters as I am my own.
Posted by Wayne Campbell
Aurora, IL
Member since Oct 2011
6364 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 10:01 am to
To me, it would greatly depend on your relationship with the parents and how open they've been with you regarding their concerns about her maturity.

If they're good friends and you've discussed it before, you could certainly tell them that what you saw made you uncomfortable.

But in the end, it's their job to parent their kid.
Posted by Spirit of Dunson
Member since Mar 2007
23111 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 10:01 am to
Whatever. How old are the kids? High school? If so, I'd let them be. What is your concern?
Posted by bigpetedatiga
Alexandria, LA
Member since Aug 2009
8623 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 10:02 am to
Nobody needs to think I would step in over simple chit chat.
Posted by mikelbr
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
47463 posts
Posted on 3/30/14 at 10:03 am to
quote:

What is your relationship with this young lady

Okay now I'm really in.
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