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In reply to the discussion: Facebook Photo of Woman Rock Climbing with 2-year-old Causes Stir [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(101,385 posts)59. What makes you think the child was 'scared shitless'?
She's fine in the picture; and there's nothing in the story about it.
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Thanks for posting that. I had a hard time getting outraged about the first one.
Brickbat
Jan 2012
#3
I'm not familiar with that type of apparatus. Is there any chance that a child
Arkansas Granny
Jan 2012
#10
that picture doesnt belong in OP, this one does. kid doesnt have a helmet, and doesnt look securely
seabeyond
Feb 2012
#60
Trying hard to write a response that's accurate and will not get this post hidden.
2ndAmForComputers
Jan 2012
#37
and since those are her only two choices - she went with rockclimbing. nt
arely staircase
Feb 2012
#81
maybe she can ride bulls with the kid next. or go to spain and let bulls chase the two of them
arely staircase
Feb 2012
#87
good point - riding in a stroller and dangling from a cliff are identical
arely staircase
Feb 2012
#88
Stupid, stupid, stupid. What if a rock above comes loose and falls on the child's head?
Nye Bevan
Jan 2012
#17
wow. wow. geez/ the picture of the rock climbing isnt the right one. the second poster in thread
seabeyond
Feb 2012
#61
Developing countries have started to educate people about safety... Encouraging them to wear helmets
Liberal_in_LA
Jan 2012
#29
"Life is all about risks," Yes and adults should not be making risky choices for children who have
yellowcanine
Jan 2012
#27
Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the United States
Luminous Animal
Jan 2012
#45
Sorry. It is fucking STUPID to put on a helmet to protect yourself, strap your 2 year old kid on
Nye Bevan
Jan 2012
#47
My guess is that "up mummy up" meant that she wanted to be picked up and hugged,
Nye Bevan
Feb 2012
#65
I usually do not buckle up my kids if I know we're going to be on the back roads where there is not
Snake Alchemist
Feb 2012
#74
Because we don't need cars to get places. We just drive for shits and giggles. Rock climbing, now
TwilightGardener
Feb 2012
#77
YES. Because securing a child in a Government approved child safety car seat,
Nye Bevan
Feb 2012
#78