Stranger in the Store: The Encounter that Changed Everything for One Mother

It’s a common scenario in the supermarket: a parent and child waiting in line to pay while other customers admire how cute the child is.

Most of the time, these interactions are innocent, but as a parent, it’s essential to always stay alert.

However, for mother Amanda Cropsey Florczykowski, a particular encounter at a store made her realize that sometimes strangers may have ulterior motives when engaging with parents. Now, she is sharing her story to caution other parents.

Mother Amanda Cropsey Florczykowski was shopping with her daughter in Longview, Texas.

“During lunchtime, I stood in line at the local store with my daughter. The couple ahead of us initiated a typical conversation about how ‘adorable your daughter is’ and persistently inquired about her age. Initially, I attributed it to a possible cultural difference, but I started feeling uneasy due to the woman’s behavior around my children,” Amanda shared on Facebook.


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