To think the ‘lonely’ man probably didn’t want his photo shared

[NCAUG]

I imagine a lot of people have seen this, v popular Facebook group. A group member has shared a photo of her son on holiday. The son saw a man sitting alone and kept him company. Mum took a picture and shared it. Cue lots of comments about how wonderful the boy is and I am sure he is. BUT - AIBU to think this is really not on?

For one thing, the man probably wasn’t lonely, just wanted to go about his business. Personally, I really wouldn’t thank a random kid for coming over and talking to me. Then the taking photos part is definitely not on. Both are highly intrusive and rude.

AIBU and a miserable cow?

It's really bad parenting. We should be teaching our children that solitude isn't a bad thing and encouraging enjoying our own company. There's too many people who won't go anywhere by themselves. It's great, you don't have to compromise at all.

It is u unfollowed it last month and so glad i did everytime i nip on to see if theres anything useful or of interest in reinforces that im glad i did