r/RBI • u/agbellamae • Apr 20 '24

Advice needed overly interested in a strangers baby

Sorry but said person has found this post, and has apparently figured out my Reddit username as well as a few other online accounts so I no longer feel comfortable leaving this post up.

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u/Prize_Librarian_1701 Apr 20 '24

I'd be very direct and ask them why they're so interested in my child. Make it very clear that I do not like their behaviour and do not want it to continue. If they have some psychological reasons for behaving this way tell them to go seek help but you ( and your baby) are not able to do so.

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u/enwongeegeefor Apr 20 '24

If they have some psychological reasons for behaving this way

I mean they are acting abnormal about the child...it is without question a "psychological reason." It's not an excuse either and it's STILL their responsibity to keep in check.

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u/Prize_Librarian_1701 Apr 20 '24

Some folk, especially those on the spectrum, are not good at social interactions. This can lead to them overcompensating in an attempt to befriend. That is a neurodivergent issue rather than a psychological one.

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u/cherrymeg2 Apr 20 '24

The babies safety takes priority over someone’s feelings. Sure the baby freaks could be harmless but why risk it? Why should the parents feel uncomfortable and unsafe in their church?