Sitting on a bench in the playground at school this morning, chatting to a friend, with my daughter sitting on my knee.
A 5 yr old boy playing close by (like three feet away) suddenly boots his football, and it comes right for us, just skiffing the top of my daughters hair.
I exclaimed "Be careful! You almost hit her in the head!"
Next thing I know, the mother is looming over me telling me "Don't speak to my son like that! If you've got a problem then come and speak to me!"
I just looked at her aghast and then said "There was no need - it was a fairly minor incident."
She said "Well he's upset now, so next time speak to me!" and then turned heel and stalked off shaking her head.
I see this woman every single day, so I need to know....should I have spoken to her first? I really just reacted without thinking, and my manner was firm, although I certainly didn't shout.
I would have done the same no matter WHO had kicked that ball. Is that wrong?