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A parent is screaming harshly at their small child in public. Step in?

Scenario

It's not your family. It is a child. Everyone else is also looking away.

Reflection prompt

Both options have a self-serving costume: 'not my business' can dress up fear, and 'protecting the child' can dress up the pleasure of judging a stressed parent.

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