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Mini rescue question 7-Oct-2018 At 9:21:15 AM jacksonclimbs

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I think in most instances if a situation is 'good enough' there is no need to jump in and give advice. Like an anchor might not be 'prime' but if it's not going to kill them, probably no need to give them your opinion on it.

Issues like not wearing a harness, but using the rope - I mean, a tape harness probably fits into the above not prime, but 'good enough' - but a rope harness on a 7 year old just tied around the waist... I'd feel a responsibility to advise the person on some way that it's unsafe. Otherwise it wold haunt me if something did happen, but I'd said nothing.

Approaching a parent is tough - it's going to be hard for them to receive feedback. It sounds like the suggestion to join an outdoor club is pretty good in the described instance. Simple, concise, gets the point across.