Neighbour Filming Children??

[Kaddidle Care]

This is not correct. It is perfectly legal to film anyone on public property. Even kids.

Better yet, it's his OWN property.

We don't have sidewalks in our neighborhood so the kids are in the street in front of the yards. I do ask my son to step back a few feet onto the neighbor's yard when the bus is approaching if there is snow or ice on the road in case the bus slips while stopping.

But playing in someone's yard when waiting for the bus? I don't think so. We have it timed so that he barely gets there in time for the bus. Sounds like the parents are having a coffee clutch out there. They shouldn't be out there more than 10 minutes.

[Christian Mother]

Really? Does this man have nothing better to do with his life than CONTINUALLY confronting parents who don't care about destruction their little angel is causing? He shouldn't have to. The parents should be there teaching their children respect for his property.

No...your right...he shouldn't have to and it's a real shame he has to figure out ways to go in and plead his case whether it's filming or talking personally with parents, kids, the school etc. Not that I think filming is a good thing..kind of creepy.. but I am sure he has way more things to do with his time then police his home and property. Why aren't these parents getting a clue that it's disrespectful? Maybe the bus stop should be moved to one of their homes?

[DBug]

Why aren't these parents getting a clue that it's disrespectful? Maybe the bus stop should be moved to one of their homes?

I wish! These parents are wonderful people, but are totally clueless when it comes to some things.

The principle is taking it up with the bus company right now, so hopefully we'll get the stop moved. I'm gunning for right in front of the playground -- a farther walk for us, but hey, the kids will have something to do while we're waiting for the bus!

For those who said it's legal to film people in public, even without their permission -- does that mean it's legal for pedophiles to film at parks or schools? I thought that even with security cameras at stores or wherever, they had to have a sign posted somewhere letting people know they're being recorded. But then, I'm Canadian, and maybe the rules are different here .

[Meeko]

I wish! These parents are wonderful people, but are totally clueless when it comes to some things.

The principle is taking it up with the bus company right now, so hopefully we'll get the stop moved. I'm gunning for right in front of the playground -- a farther walk for us, but hey, the kids will have something to do while we're waiting for the bus!

For those who said it's legal to film people in public, even without their permission -- does that mean it's legal for pedophiles to film at parks or schools? I thought that even with security cameras at stores or wherever, they had to have a sign posted somewhere letting people know they're being recorded. But then, I'm Canadian, and maybe the rules are different here .

I think it's obvious something weird is up if a man is hovering around the playground, when his own kids aren't there etc. I think good judgement must be made.

But if it were illegal, we could never film our kids in a parade or at a soccer game or anything as it would be illegal to get someone else's kid in the shot.....

...the man is in his own yard, taking video/pics of kids messing up his yard.

An earlier poster pointed out that if he was a pedophile he would WANT the kids there!! He wants them gone!

[SandeeAR]

For those who said it's legal to film people in public, even without their permission -- does that mean it's legal for pedophiles to film at parks or schools? .

Did you see the story on the Jacey Dugard kidnapping? While he held her captive, he was in a park leaning against a tree playing a guitar. His wife was recording him, or so it appeared. After they rescued Jacey, they found the tapes. She was really recording the kids behind him for his own wierd, preverted pleasure.