I totally get being vigilant but I am having a hard time understanding what just happened.
I took my 4yo to Lazarus on Airport for the first time today. She loves the playgrounds at Meanwhile and St Elmo so we decided to switch it up today and try something new.
We got there around 4pm. Made multiple trips inside together for a drink or the bathroom. I sat literally 2 feet away from the pirate ship area they have for kids the entire time. Consoled her throughout the time we were there if another kid wasn’t getting along with her or sharing a toy. Made multiple check ins with her as she was playing to make sure she was good and everything was cool. Had a couple interactions with other parents as our kids play together.
As we walk out the door, somebody that works there stops me, apologizes and asks what my relationship is with her. We both confirm that we’re father and daughter. I ask what prompted it and she said another parent reported that they thought I was just taking her.
I appreciate the employee for doing their due diligence but I had literally been sitting in the same exact place interacting with my daughter for a little over 2 hours.
Our exit took all of about 1 minute from playground to the exit so it feels like I was being watched which is weird. I consider myself a pretty normal looking guy and not someone to call attention to.
Is there something I need to do as a parent to seem more fatherly in public? Do I need my partner with us to seem like a family? Are people’s emotions just more heightened right now with the election results? What gives?
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