Did I do the right thing?

[Bayoubeefmaster]

I was driving back from adoration from church today and I came across a man and his son. He said he was from a city about 100 miles away and said he needed a ride to a town. He was very sincere and looked lost. He asked me to bring him to a Popeyes or something then he’ll go from there. Me being only 16 and naturally suspicious just gave him about 12 dollars for some food. He thanked me and said it was a start at least. Then an a good friend of my parents came and took him where he needed. Did I do right? If it wasn’t for my parent’s friend I’d left.

 

[AlanFromWichita]

I think you acted prudently. You gave the man substantial assistance, just not in the specific form he asked. You aren’t required to let anyone get into your car. I used to pick up hitchhikers, until one stole my wallet, on a Sunday, when I was 200 miles from home. Now I pass up most of them.

Alan

 

[georget]

Yes at your age and considering the state of the world these days I’d say you did the prudent thing, and the right thing.

 

[crystal_waters]

Yes! You dont know if these people were genuine,or some serial killer…if they needed help id have directed them to a church to see if they could round up a bus fare for them

 

[Lisa1967]

I think you did the right thing. You might have been harmed if you gave him a ride.

 

[nodito]

I would absolutely never let anyone into my car.

Why did he stop a 16 year old? Presumably he could have asked anyone, right? Why not a 55 year old man?

 

[hannajomar]

Have you asked your parents about this? If they are like most parents, I imagine they would instruct you to not do this, which is their right to do.

I have given rides to a handful of strangers over the years. But I do not think it is prudent for a 16 year-old should do this.

 

[ready]

You did the right thing.