Ohhh I know what you mean..I hate going to the parks with loads of kids. I use to bring him to public places to get him more use to being around people but..I avoid schools because the little kids are always doing something mean to Kai. We went to a bbq not too long ago and the kids started feeding all the dogs:hot dogs, COOKED chicken wings (along with bones), chips..and all that "nice" stuff. Luckily, my cousin's a bit of a hot head and really scared the kids lol. At least they weren't feeding the dogs later! Once, when I was picking up my brother and sister from school, this kid wanted to hold Kai's leash. I kept saying that he couldn't because he's quite strong for a little guy. His mom insisted...(I found that odd..considering..he's my dog..isn't he?). I'm like...meh..okay...but I held onto the leash also. It was one of those retractable leashes too..and he kept pulling kai..then letting him go..pulling...letting go etc...gr..made me mad...so I tried leaving, but he wouldn't give it back. Then his mom said.."oh just a few more minutes"...GR! Never going back to the school lol! Oh my..I ranted a bit too eh? Anyways..none of what happened was mickster's fault...so just ignore it..don't feel guilty about the ear..it was an accident..and not like a major injury.