Reply To: Lessons Learned from the False Arrest of the Innocent Tzadik in Flatbush

AAQ: I recommend that you never look at a child for more than 2 seconds. Any stare longer than two seconds may result in the nearby mother assuming you are eyeing her child in order to kidnap him, and result in her reporting you to the police for attempted kidnapping.

As you are surely aware this will result in a massive chilul Hashem, maris ayin, as well as very significant legal expenses on your part in addition to doing jail time as you await trial on felony kidnapping charges.

To sum, common sense dictates to never look at a child not your own for any length of time longer than two seconds. More than that is plainly creepy, inappropriate and likely illegal.

You have been advised. Forewarned is forearmed.