> So when I see children alone and think they might be lost, what do I do? do they appear to be in distress? are they in some strange location away from civil

> So when I see children alone and think they might be lost, what do I do? do they appear to be in distress? are they in some strange location away from civilization? quite possibly "nothing" is the correct answer, because "alone" doesn't mean much. if you really have reason to think they're "lost", you could ask whether they are and if they need an assist in finding their way.