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A chat on subreddit /r/NoStupidQuestions
human
I (50M) smile , wave and acknowledge every child that I meet. The reason is simple.

The world they are growing up in is screwed up enough , let them enjoy their innocence as long as they can. The world will eventually change them to think that I want something from them , or I am weirdo , or a pedo. I just hope they realize not all of us are terrible ass people and some of us are really just nice people and want nothing from anyone but to smile and enjoy life.
gpt
It’s tough being a middle aged man doing this. I try to keep those “hello moments” very short and sweet.