I took my three year old (just three) to her usual softplay - and in the space of an hour she was hit on the head by a lad her age (I didn't see it but she came over crying and pointing him out), got uglily yelled at to go away (screaming inches from her face) by two older bolshie girls who didn't like her playing in the same space, and then jumped on the stomach by a lad her age who took aim and dived in the ball pool on top of her. I picked up my girl and politely and quietly said 'Please don't jump on people' to the boy. Granted I did have my finger pointed at him but that was - er - to make a point. Next moment a harridan swept past and swooped him up and turned and gave me loads of abuse. My interaction and size had apparently made the poor boy cry - like my daughter - and it was in no way to do with the fact he had done something horrid and been found out. More abuse followed by the woman and I protested that I had been reasonable but that my daughter was innocent and I did not want to stand by. I was told that I should have gone to her (as if I know who each child's parent is) or seen the manager - who was quite a way away. I replied that my daughter may have been hurt further if I had left the scene. Cue more ranting. I left and was given a free pass on my way out and a sympathetic word from the manager. I feel I should not have to stand by when other children are hurtful - twice I did, but the third time I stepped in. Now seething at how some parents will always protect their child even when they are in the wrong. I was a teacher and there were always parents whose children can do no wrong. Am I being unreasonable?