[Waterluvian]

One of my favourite moments of fatherhood was at a playground this summer. Someone’s kid was doing something precarious on the monkey bars as I sat quietly with other dads minding our own business.

The girl began to wobble and myself and two other dads, without coordination or communication all instinctively began to lunge towards her (maybe 15 feet away).

We barely got two steps before we harnessed ourselves, noticed what happened and had a laugh. Then went back to being hermits.

I really felt like I was part of this ancient order. We didn’t know each other and yet we all understood each other.

[mehphp]

> I really felt like I was part of this ancient order. We didn’t know each other and yet we all understood each other.

I mean, we kind of are, right?

[notch656a]

You're a braver man than me. I never ever touch children I don't know (as a man), doesn't matter how compelling the reason. I assume no matter how good my intentions I will be sued / police called / crucified. Doubly so if it is a child of the opposite sex.