You need to know the law. That is being careful, but it doesn't mean it's always illegal to photograph children in public.
replyFor sure, but it didn't help me because I don't have the fortitude to stand my ground. I'm very non-confrontational.
reply(Yikes-- I feel my pulse in my neck and chest just writing about this.)
I likely need to see a therapist about it. Wow.
At least on the street and in sports my experience is people using purpose-built cameras get harassed.
replyPeople using cell phones as cameras get a pass (at least in sports).