Man on school run

I would ask him wtf his problem is ?

Imagine if op asking around about him triggers HIM to feel intimidated and reporting op to....umm....somewhere 😬

Lol

I get it, as was in a similar position with DS2s school run, except the man used to say 'weirdo' or 'bitch' at me as i walked past. Never knew him as i was new to the area, and he didnt live in my street.
I ignored him, and eventually he stopped, but it is intimidating especially when you've got your youngsters with you!
Good luck OP

I would speak to him if only to let him know you’re not intimidated by him. Can’t you ask around about it? Find out the general consensus? Surely someone will say ‘Oh that’s Jack’s Dad, he’s a funny one / nutcase / lovely bloke / quiet chap / new around here. I’d have to say ‘Hiya, alright?’ If only because you might see him every morning for the next 6 years. There’s loads of Dads I mutter a a quick morning to but have no idea what their name is or who their kids are.

The worst thing that can happen is he is aggressive or violent!

He’s probably just in pain.

He's probably glaring at you because you are glaring at him.

I would just be inclined to ask him outright.
The worst thing that can happen is that he continues to stare at you afterwards and how much worse off would you be?

I'd be amazed if op reporting "school run man looks at me" would cause him to be recorded anywhere so he can be 'flagged up'.

Do you know his name, if he has a partner etc. Would you consider reporting him-just in case, God forbid, anything was to happen - at least you have flagged him.

Have you watched him interact with other people?

Any news how did the school run go today

Are you using your phone?

Maybe it's just his face? I know a few people who look like they're glaring lol but they just have RBF. You could always ask him "is everything ok?"

You could wear sunglasses then you can watch him a bit more

I had this issue with a dad at the school. Always looking like he was going to murder me. Finally established that the issue is just that I'm not white. I didn't really give a toss after that and didn't acknowledge him.

Do you talk to any other parents at school? I'd be asking round, see what his deal is. You may find he's just an intense looking person.

I completely agree with FusionChefGeoff answer.
Makes a lot of sense and if nothing else will clear the air and stop it.

Can you imagine how much effort it would take to single someone out on the school run and “glare” at them at every opportunity. No one would bother doing this when they’re a parent and have their own child to drop off.

This thread is wild. Dad legitimately on the school run, walking past the same people on the same route everyday and OP isn't looking at him but knows he is looking at her.

He's probably wondering why a weirdo keeps staring at him everyday, because if she isn't staring how does she know where he is all the time. A weirdo who also knows what year his kid is in..... Talk about a witch hunt.

(The chap that does my parents garden sometimes stares a bit. Its because hes painfully shy, sometimes he looks a little intense, it's just because he can't muster up the courage to speak).

Ignore him. Poor chap. Be kind.

Follow your instincts OP - there is something going on.
If you confront him, make sure you're with someone else.

Oddly I had this exact experience a few years ago. Eventually I 'confronted' about it.

Turns out he thought I was someone else. 😂😂

He was quite nice after that!

Just a thought, but are you idling your engine whilst waiting & is he upset with you pumping out pollutants into his kids lungs?

Lots of people idle their engines absent mindedly and don’t realise the impact of it on other people (and themselves)

Try saying something like "have we met before?". See what he says. I don't blame you fir feeling uncomfortable I think I would too if it were me