I"ve seen things even worse in Yosemite Valley, where the animals run free. On laybacks where folks can stop and park, I've seen parents urging little kids to "feed the pretty bear/dear/squirrel so daddy can get a nice picture"!!!!
And I've seen daddy get really mad when a park ranger chewed him out....! This is the kind of guy whom I hope my remaining unmarried GD has the sense to avoid.