Dodgy?

[annie0000]

We had some bloke at the door today just as I was dishing up dinner so the OH answered. This guy said he was doing some research and started to ask questions, the first being " Do you have primary school age children in the house?" Given that the garage door was open and there is a stack of bikes, skateboards and footballs lying there, there was a bit of a clue! Anyway, my Oh didn't answer him he just questioned who he there on behalf of. He said something like Children Security and said that maybe our school had mention them. My husband said no and sent him on his way. Anybody heard of this or was this a bit of a creep?

[bigfoot3000]

You should've asked for a business card or something before sending him away so you could've checked him out or passed his details to the cops.

[annie0000]

I probably would have bigfoot - but hubby was more interested in his spag boll being ready, so just relayed to me that he had sent some dodgy looking bloke on his way - probably to the next door neighbours and their 3 kids!

[bigfoot3000]

If you're friendly with the neighbors ask them tomorrow that you're a little worried about this gentleman that came around and she/he might have a better picture of who he was and what he was about, hopefully it's nothing but in this day and age your right to be vigilant!

[annie0000]

Not that I am paranoid or anything, but last week some woman in the pool approached my son and complimented him on his swimming and asked him what level he was on. My husband was up in the spectating area oblivious, but my son said to her you'll have to ask my dad, that's him over there, and she just smiled at him and went away - he said it wasn't one of the staff, just some lady in the pool.

[ummmm]

Is there something wrong with an adult paying a child a compliment?

It helps to boost their confidence....

[annie0000]

Your right bigfoot - I'll canvas the playground tomorrow.

[bigfoot3000]

Yes its hard these days to distinguish between kindness and weirdo's unfortunately because of the sick vermin out there. Now its never healthy to be too paranoid but a little will keep you on your toes and alert.

[annie0000]

Not really Ummmm - just wondering about their motives. I think it was genuine and innocent (he is a very good swimmer) , but just strange - he is only 8.

[ummmm]

These days? It's no worse than it ever was. The biggest danger to our children these days are the big scary cars....

[ummmm]

It's not strange if he is a good swimmer. She noticed and told him so....Children need to be complimented. I mean....she was in a public place. If she followed him to the changing rooms to tell him...that would be strange.

[annie0000]

Your probably right Ummmm - he was quite chuffed - he does have a lovely front crawl - if only he wasn't such a lazy dolt, he might make something of it one day! I just think that I would never approach a young child unless they were in distress and without a parent in view, unless I knew them of course.

[ummmm]

That's a shame. It really is....

[annie0000]

Really curious about the guy at the door though - you can't imagine that any reputable organisation would have people going round doors asking what children they had in the house. My hubby coudln't remember his exact words, but got the impression is was something to do with what care they had after school. I have been letting them come home alone for the last few months, but I reckon I'll collect them tomorrow and I can catch the neighbours in the playground. I only live about 150 meters from the school gate.

[ummmm]

That sounds more dodgy as anyone knocking on the door should produce a card and explain who they are first.

[annie0000]

I agree it is a shame Ummmm, but unfortunately it's where we are now in society. When my hubby was training as a nurse, he had to do his child placement at a nursery, a lot of the parents refused permission for male students to change their children or take them to the toilet, it made him so uncomfortable in the end that he even felt nervous if one of the kids wanted to sit on his knee.

[annie0000]

Maybe he did, but I am getting the story 2nd hand and I think he had him down as dodgy from when he saw him - eyes too close together or something lol. Anyway, hoping it was perfectly innocent, but if not, I guess we would need to contact plod.

[ummmm]

Like presuming that all men have paedophile tendencies....! Sad...

[daffy654]

I would be nipping into the local police station if I were you annie, they may want to be made aware of this man and will be able to check whether he was genuine or not. You should also ring your children's school and check whether they know anything about it as the man indicated that they did.

[annie0000]

Hi daffy - spoke again to my by OH this morning and according to him now, the guy said he was from something called student support scotland or something similar. Have googled this and no joy - I'll give the school a call once the office is finished with the usual dinner money tasks and such like. If no help there, I'll contact the community policeman.

[redcrx]

i would speak to the school straight away and then the police.
If all above board they wont mind in the slightest that your'e concerned.