Neighborhood kids making me mad

Okay, I came home this evening from taking my children to the park. I discovered that the neighborhood children dumped all my cigarette butts in my lawn and used my ashtray to poop in. Then I noticed a bunch of wet spots on my patio. I asked the little girl who lives next door what they were and she told me the boys were pissing on my patio.

I was really pissed off. I kind of got rude and demanded that she tell me who pissed on my property. She denied knowing who they were, I knew she was lying.

Then my husband told me he caught a little boy trying to %#@&#! in my yard again. He said he caught him as he had his little guy out.

What should I do......I'm seriously heated about this. I'm not necessarily mad at the children. What I'm mad about is the fact these kids are able to do whatever the hell they want as long as their outside and away from their parents. These parents don't care at all!

All I know is my son will know that it's disgusting to %#@&#! in other peoples yard. He'll know how to be decent.

Have you talked to the parents or has your hubby talked to them? If that hasn't helped, you might have to call the police dept. and talk to them.

To me, this sounds like neglect, at the very least, on the part of the parents. Child Protective Services could also get in volved. It's worth a try, anyway.

I agree with calling the police if you do not know who the parents are.

Children of the age where they can go out alone should know better than to defecate or urinate in someones lawn.

I think they should be made to come and do yard work for you to make up for it.

Desirae -

I agree with calling the police.

EJ

Yes, you should make the police aware of the situation. Do you have a video camera? Gotta like the proof that provides to parents and police alike!

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desirae,

This would really get to me too. What the hell are they all doing in your yard anyway. Build a high fence and run a current throught it!!!!!!!!

Seriously, call the police and speak to the offending childrens parents.

Let us know what happens.

I got cats pooping in my planters and you got kids dumping in your ashtrays.

I would go to every authority possible. Police, Child Services - whoever would be prepared to take it further.

I can't even begin to imagine how angry I would be if it happened to me. I am sorry you had to go through this.

If I may ask? - What are the ages of these kids? and what do you think has caused them to target your house?


LoVe,
Rhapsody -

It's really hard to keep the children out of my yard because I live in a complex and it's pretty much community yard everywhere.

What gets me the most is watching these children playing on the trash dumpsters, running around barefooted, and playing on other peoples vehicles. The other day I saw a baby (the same one I see run around by himself all the time) naked with no diaper running around.

I'm not sure what to do because there are kids everywhere....and all of them are unsupervised.

I know the complex has cameras and there happens to be one pointing towards my patio. Tomorrow I am going to mention to the complex manager what has been going on and maybe she will watch my patio for me for the next couple days.

I just wish these parents would care for their children, I mean it's not that difficult to sit down outside while your children play. Most of these people don't work or anything so I know they have the time.

It doesnt sound easy, kids every where and shared community yard. I think telling the manager and getting him to look out for your patio is a start. I agree with you though about the parents. They should be out there with them and not letting them run wild.

The best thing to do in a situation like this is first talk to the parents and then go to the police.

Desiree, this isn't just an annoyance, it's a health hazard. See if your manager will make a copy of the videos for you, or directly for the police, and report these kids to the police. Get any evidence you can. Additionally, when kids are jumping on cars and personal property, call the police. Parents allow their kids to do these things (or don't pay attention to what they do) because they can. Some might actually respond if the police take action.

Our apartment complex has rules against kids or anyone being too loud. People are supposed to play at the basketball court/play area that are a little bit away from the apartments themselves. Recently, the complex's newsletter warned parents that there were complaints about kids being loud, and told them they needed to take action and respect the rules.

Don't be afraid of being a "complainer." You have a right to complain, and there's no reason you have to tolerate the behavior of these kids. Furthermore, you may have cause to sue, especially if there's damage. I recommend doing just that, because you're entitled to money for your losses. Make sure you keep receipts for your property in a handy place, in case you need them.

I understand you being mad at the parents, because they're the most to blame, but I'd be mad at the kids, too, because they should know better.

sounds like an apt. complex I lived in before I moved to my recent apartment. You know, the trouble is that some of the parents are poor parents. (Most of them) Accept this. First of all, don't get really upset about it because this is what the area is like and I am just sorry that you and the family didn't notice this before you moved here. I would save up my money and try to move to a better neighborhood. I would not lose my power often to the continually offensive neighbors. (They will keep comming up with other things that will %#@&#! you guys off-at least that is what happened in my old neighborhood.) The best thing to do is not to let them see you have a reaction. They are looking and watching for you to react, (You are some entertainment for them) So just secretly call the officials be it CPS or whatever. When you get tired of all of the soap oprea in the neighborhood, try hard to live happily, your private family life not bending down to the level of your neighbors. Sometime losing the battle is better for you and your family than wearing yourself out fighting with the neighbors, (that basically aren't ever going to change) Just put your lawn chairs and patio stuff inside when you aren't there. Don't waste any of your time on entertaining the neighbors. (At least that was how it was for me) I now have another apartment which is small but in a great neighborhood and I am so appreciative after moving from "hell." Hang in there trooper. Huggs Robin