Re: Dear Abby: 11-year-old 'Lacey'

Lacey is charming, friendly and plays with my children.
I find it of concern that Lacey doesn't have playmates her own age.

I find it of concern that Abby isn't able to comprehend what she reads.

It appears she has a crush on your husband, and he finds it flattering and is encouraging her.

It appears that Abby sees danger in any friendly interactions between a child and non-parent adult, and is imposing that view on others.

While the conversations in the driveway may be completely innocent, the idea that they are texting each other makes me uncomfortable.

While Abby's views on innocent friendships may be completely laughable, the idea that some people take her seriously makes me uncomfortable.