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This morning while walking our dogs I saw two boys (not brothers, but friends) about 8 to 10 years old using squirt guns to mess with honey bees.
Their front yard has a certain blooming plant that attracts zillions of bees.
I told the kids, "Be careful; They'll sting you if you make them mad."
I wasn't certain I should even say that with all the paranoia (certainly somewhat justified) about strangers talking to kids.
One kid does recognize me since he liked our dogs.
I left it at that.
I did not knock on the door to talk to a parent (both whom I know only casually).
My concern is Africanized Killer Bees arrived in our region years ago and I am certain that at least one man in our city has been killed by them.
He was not harassing the bees, but using a lawn mower.
What would you have done?
And if you would, please explain your reasoning to this kid-clueless guy.
Their front yard has a certain blooming plant that attracts zillions of bees.
I told the kids, "Be careful; They'll sting you if you make them mad."
I wasn't certain I should even say that with all the paranoia (certainly somewhat justified) about strangers talking to kids.
One kid does recognize me since he liked our dogs.
I left it at that.
I did not knock on the door to talk to a parent (both whom I know only casually).
My concern is Africanized Killer Bees arrived in our region years ago and I am certain that at least one man in our city has been killed by them.
He was not harassing the bees, but using a lawn mower.
What would you have done?
And if you would, please explain your reasoning to this kid-clueless guy.