I'm going to let my dog get too close to a young kid
What kind of dog do you have?
He is a big dog, a bull terrier. He's cool though.
You should be careful with your dog around small kids. They could harm the child. It is better to be safe than sorry.
The dog is fine. Kids are afraid of him and they stay away when they see him.
If kids feel afraid of your dog it might help to show them he is friendly. I would not force any kids to get close or pet the dog it might cause them some trauma.