Do you think it is being a "pedo" to think a child is cute?

[elaphe]

I was just called that for asking if a girl had pretty hair. It seems like people through terms around without considering what they mean.

[dustybiker2]

These days it's probably safer just to not say anything.

When I was a young kid in a group in the street neighbors wouldn't think twice about each yelling out from their houses, keeping us in line. Watch for cars you aren't paying attention. Stop yelling, etc. now everyone's so paranoid people are afraid to protect another persons child if a situation arose.

The door swung open toward a child in a restaurant recently, a man instinctively put his hand on the kids head before the door hit it. I thought bravo, nice save. But the mother who had her back turned, swung around, had a flash reaction, her face getting defensive.

The man explained and others around supported and she fluffed him off, as if he hadn't just saved the kid a bad knock.

[Wraith_Cemetery]

Exactly. It's a complely different world now. I just mind my own business these days. Mothers, especially, will act vicious towards you even when your intentions are pure.

Growing up, we'd get told off by other parents if we were misbehaving. Or they'd help you out when your own parents weren't nearby. It was a community effort. I had my ear dragged towards my door by another woman one time for misbehaving. And my mother thanked her and brought me inside to scold me.

[dustybiker2]

Haha I believe it. And, yes, agree.

[sheikalana]

People get easily offended by anything nowadays.

[Wraith_Cemetery]

Laughing at all the girls saying that it isn't a problem. That shows their privilege in the situation. As a male, you can't go around calling a child cute. I've only gotten away with it when my wife is with me and we both say it together. If I were alone and did that (I never do), I would be called a creep.

Hell, even female teachers can engage sexually with a student in junior high, and get let off with probation or less and not go on the registry but a male teacher would be sentenced to 10 + years in prison and put on the registry immediately.

[jahaims]

Sexual attraction of a minor is pedo behavior. Observing a child being cute isn't sexual. Kids do/say cute things all the time.

[Artificial Intelligence]

Oh no, thinking a child is cute or complimenting aspects like their hair is generally seen as a normal and benign reaction. It's pretty common for people to appreciate cute or admirable traits in children, much like how we might admire a beautiful painting or a scenic landscape. It's all about the context and the intention behind the comment. Sometimes, unfortunately, people might misinterpret things or use terms without fully understanding their gravity. It's important to remain clear about our intentions and maybe be a bit more cautious about how and where we express our compliments. Remember, it's all about keeping things respectful and kind. ✨

[menina]

No, I don't think so. You can call anyone "cute". You're only a pedo if you have sexual thoughts involving children or if you want to have sex with a child.

[PBandJ_Nerd]

It's not pedoish if you think a child is cute. But if you're sexually attracted to kids, then yeah that makes you a pedo (not good).

[sirderpsalot123]

No, but men should keep those thoughts to themselves or else people will treat them like they're a pedo

[Apple1996]

It's fine to think kids are cute as long as your not attracted to them

[Paris13]

Depends on How Far They Would Carry for a Red Flag. xxoo

[Anonymous]

No, pedo means to be sexually attracted to children before the age of puberty. A face isn’t a sexual organ.
It’s normal for people to think a baby or toddler looks cute.

[CrabCakes11]

Unless you are sexually attracted to the child, you are not a pedophile

[laly520]

there is nth wrong with calling a kid cute, as long as the intentions aren't evil

[NetherlandsNar]

No?

Who the hell called you that?

People are crazy

[AngryCarl]

You got called out on here? Relax. It happens all the time.

[LaurenM1997]

No it’s a compliment

[Abbycado]

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