"I didn't share snacks with hungry kid when stuck on train, he's not my problem"

[whole diary]

[grahame]

It's a slow news day in The Mirror

A woman has been left questioning her morals after she refused to share her snacks with a hungry child while stuck on the subway.

Running this as a poll so you can be honest and not feel you have to give a politically correct answer.  But members are welcome to comment if they wish!

[Red Squirrel]

I’d be worried about giving them something they were allergic to!

[PhilWakely]

A few years ago, I was passing Pinhoe station when I noticed a crippled unit on a Down service stuck on the single track and an Up service waiting in the station. Apparently, both had been there some time and were unable to proceed. It was a hot, sunny day.

Knowing that there were no catering facilities on board the Up service at the platform, I had a quick word with the Guard and jogged home (300 yards from the station) and brought a sack with about 30 bottles of fizzy water back to the train. I handed them out to both youngsters and older folk who wanted them.

I also gave one to the driver and neglected to mention that it was fizzy water! He opened the bottle and, of course the inevitable happened - water sprayed everywhere!

If I had spare food or drink available, I would certainly share if the circumstances dictated.

[infoman]

If everyone was like you,the World would be at peace with itself.

Gold star for you.

[Ralph Ayres]

I'd say yes if it keeps the kid quiet!

[broadgage]

I once offered to a young kid, some orange juice, without properly thinking about this.
My orange juice was about 75% orange juice and about 25% gin. The child slept well for the rest of the journey.

[TaplowGreen]

I once offered to a young kid, some orange juice, without properly thinking about this.
My orange juice was about 75% orange juice and about 25% gin. The child slept well for the rest of the journey.

........................I think that kid may have been me - I was actually hoping it was Port! 

[broadgage]

It was on a hot day, Port is more of cold weather drink.

I was concerned that the train might be designated "dry" hence taking ready mixed gin and orange juice.

[grahame]

Would you share with a hungry child?  (Voting closed: May 04, 2023, 08:56:13 am)

Result:
Yes   - 3 (15.8%)
Yes, if the delay was a long one   - 3 (15.8%)
Yes, in some (other) circumstance   - 9 (47.4%)
No   - 4 (21.1%)

A good example, I fear of a poorly designed poll with nearly half of the votes case into the "catchall" basket because none of the options suited.   Ah well ...

However, if you are a hungry child, it IS worth asking a forum member to share as only 1 in 5 will reject your approach in all circumstances.

[TaplowGreen]

Would you share with a hungry child?  (Voting closed: May 04, 2023, 08:56:13 am)

Result:
Yes   - 3 (15.8%)
Yes, if the delay was a long one   - 3 (15.8%)
Yes, in some (other) circumstance   - 9 (47.4%)
No   - 4 (21.1%)

A good example, I fear of a poorly designed poll with nearly half of the votes case into the "catchall" basket because none of the options suited.   Ah well ...

However, if you are a hungry child, it IS worth asking a forum member to share as only 1 in 5 will reject your approach in all circumstances.

Bear in mind too that (for good reason) children are (or should be) warned against accepting sweets etc from strangers.

[grahame]

Bear in mind too that (for good reason) children are (or should be) warned against accepting sweets etc from strangers.

Very much so - what I wrote was in poor jest.  The original question was in the context of a child accompanied by a parent or guardian.

[broadgage]

I would avoid offering any food or drink to to a young child, for obvious reasons, but would consider offering it to the owner of the child.