['This lady at the store was yelling and hitting her toddler the other day when I was shopping. I was appalled at what she did.', 'Wow, no parent should ever abuse their children like that. Did you or anyone do anything?', "I wanted to, but didn't know what my place would be in that scenario.  It was quite maddening and off putting."]
Yea I totally understand where you're coming from. Hopefully someone nearby was able to call CPS or law enforcement.
This lady at the store was yelling and hitting her toddler the other day when I was shopping.  I was appalled at what she did.