I was just hanging out with a small group of friends. There were 2 women and 3 men. One friend asked if everyone thought it was cute to see a guy with a child, whether it was his child, or a neice/ nephew, cousin, etc. The unanimous response was positive. We all agreed that it showed responsibility, and made us want to like you. No one mentioned perverse intentions or anything. I think that some of your perceptions of popular opinion are skewed