Problem: People sometimes hold prejudices or biases about others, including parents of young children. Assumptions might also be made when observing parents of young children that may or may not be accurate. Below are situations where a person might rush to a negative judgment or conclusion. Select one. What snap judgment might the observer be rushing to in this case? What might an alternative story or narrative be?
(1.) A parent is observed shopping at Walmart with a baby at 11pm at night.
(2.) A parent is observed in the Food Lion parking lot speaking loudly to a toddler, rushing the child into the car seat, and slamming the car door.
(3.) A teen parent is observed at the park chatting on her cell phone while her toddler is throwing pebbles and sand at other children