I think the last example is different. That’s a terrible infringement on privacy. The mother needs mental health support. But the first two, I think the issue is they are co workers: these are personal discussions. But to be honest, I hear similar things from many parents. Parents need reassurance that their kids are normal. They often get that from talking to other people. I don’t think that seeking reassurance is wrong. But they were wrong to seek it with you as it clearly makes you uncomfortable. I have worked in environments where people share 100 times more personal things about themselves and their kids and in places like my current workplace where that would be awkward. I think the issue is not what they are sharing but the fact that these individuals are not picking up on social cues in doing so. People talk, parents talk. Unfortunately this is the case. Even parents and partners who should know better share incredibly personal details, I think we have to accept that this happens. It might not be right but it happens. You could look at this from another angle and see that they are trying to get some feedback on what is a difficult embarrassing situation from someone who does not know their children instead of someone who does, a family friend say. In this sense they are respecting their child’s privacy more as you will never see their child. Like I said parents need to talk too, for sure they should talk to their therapist. I think the issue is that it makes you uncomfortable. I’m not saying that it shouldn’t and I’m not saying that you are wrong either about the privacy issue. But the reality is everyone talks.