I feel sorry for the mom for this reason :
People from smaller cities have absolutely no training in crossing the street
or walking in the street.
I know this to be a fact because I grew up in a small city and looked like a
fool as a pedestrian when I moved to LA.
I got a jay walking ticket within my first month.
People who live in the suburbs have to drive everywhere to do shopping, school and
work, because nothing is in walking distance of their homes.
They have very little experience walking in traffic.
This is actually taught in the schools, but where is the practice?