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Was your garage closed or open? Either way, what a giant pair on this guy.Comment
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He was in your garage?!? OMG! Trespassing! Does he think that because there are no fences that there are no property lines!? I'm not that confrontational, but I would be yelling at him if I ever caught him on my property, no wait, IN MY property and using my or my kids' stuff without permission. NOT OKAY!
Wow. You got me on my soapbox.
That just made me mad!
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I would call the oplice, let them handle it, that was attempted theft.Comment
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My husband had been working in the yard and left the garage door open when he came inside, I live on the same block as some of my daycare families and if they are out for a walk on the weekend they don't even let their kids go into our garage if its open without our permission.
OK OMG, as I am typing this right now I can hear her in my front yard playing with my ride on toys!!!!!!!!!Comment
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was he in the garage because he was collecting his daughter who ran in there when she wasn't supposed to? i can't imagine someone going into a garage with their child, but i can see someone getting their kid OUT of someone's garage. hmm.
anyhow, i let my kids play outside when i'm inside because we have a huge yard and they know not to go into the road. in my previous house there's no way i would've let them. here, there really aren't any neighbors to bother EXCEPT for one. they did mess with her mailbox one time bc they came inside and said, "the mailman accidentally put this in our mail" which i KNEW was a lie. i made them go over and knock on the door, return the mail, and apologize. i could've had them put it back in the mailbox, but i thought just incase the neighbors did see them they would know that i knew about it and addressed it. STILL - i hear the neighbor outside the next day talking to my kids about how touching someone else's mailbox is a felony - as if they know what a felony is. she also got mad bc my dog was chasing her cat. uh, isn't that what dogs are supposed to do? not that it had hurt her cat or even touched it, but was chasing it.
people are just different. some are more laid back than others. i can't say a parent is awful bc their kid is outside playing (even if she touched a waterhose) because that's what kids used to do all the time! i'd stay outside for hours without ever hearing from my parents/grandparents. tell her to GO HOME. if she touches a waterhose then tell her to put it down.Comment
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Oh wow! I hope you have been able to set this straight. It's the liability thing that bugs me about this. Our super sweet neighbors now have a multigenerational household. I think they have 9 adults and 6 kids living in this tiny little house. The original couple and child are great. The other adults and kids are driving me batty. When we're not home they have been playing with our outdoor toys. Regardless of whether I run a home daycare, if those kids get hurt on my property it's my insurance and butt that's on the line. We also have a pool in the back yard. I'm nervous about the summer. We lock the gates but I'm not sure that would stop them. I want to fence in the whole yard now. Which would look awful in our neighborhood.
I do allow my 4 year old to play outside where I can see her clearly while my younger kids nap. I'm in the window watching the whole time. One day she was sitting in the middle of the yard picking buttercups. The mail lady brought her to my front door, banged so loud everyone was up and yelled at me for allowing her to be outside unsupervised. I was so angry.
But if she ever stepped one foot into the road, out of my sight, let alone into another yard, she'd surely have consequences and lose those privileges.Comment
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Jaw dropping!!! I can't believe they are actually (dad, too) on your property and touching your stuff. I agree with pp's about setting CLEAR boundaries and involving police/cps if necessary. Terrible!!! I will be wonderfing, keep us posted please! good luck.
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I wish I was making this up
. My husband ended up going outside because I was steaming mad and the mother was out there with her daughter and they were going into our garage getting toys out and playing with them, she says to my husband oh you must have alot kids coming over here to play with all the toys that you have and my husband says actually no we don't, only friends that we invite over, and she just says oh and goes into the house. Then just before pickup time I see the girl in our neighbours backyard teasing their dog taking her toy away and throwing grass on her and going up onto their deck playing with their toys.
Its not the fact that she's out there by herself, its that the parents don't do anything and aren't respecting other peoples property. I don't maybe I'm making too much out of this I do know that the other neighbours around me have been gettting upset and they have only been here 3 days.Comment
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My gosh! The more information you give the more clear it becomes where this child get it. I hope you and the other neighbors are able to nip this in the bud OP. What a yucky situation!Comment
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Honestly, I think in this situation you are just going to have to be painfully direct. Obviously they have no boundaries and will need to be told in a simple but direct way that you do not want their child in your yard or garage. You will need to say it in words they understand and will also need to have a plan of action in place for when they cross those boundaries.I wish I was making this up. My husband ended up going outside because I was steaming mad and the mother was out there with her daughter and they were going into our garage getting toys out and playing with them, she says to my husband oh you must have alot kids coming over here to play with all the toys that you have and my husband says actually no we don't, only friends that we invite over, and she just says oh and goes into the house. Then just before pickup time I see the girl in our neighbours backyard teasing their dog taking her toy away and throwing grass on her and going up onto their deck playing with their toys.
Its not the fact that she's out there by herself, its that the parents don't do anything and aren't respecting other peoples property. I don't maybe I'm making too much out of this I do know that the other neighbours around me have been gettting upset and they have only been here 3 days.
I would simpy tell the child "Go home!" every time she is in your yard. If she does not comply, walk her to her yard and tell her to not come back. It isn't rude or mean to state simply instructions and enforce them. If the child does not listen, call the parent and specifically request that they remove their daughter fom your yard and not allow her (or them) to return unless invited. If all of the directness does not work, I seriously would not hesitate to call the authorities. Police for the family tresspassing and human services for lack of supervision for the child.
Even though you know the neighbors may feel the same way, I would just deal with your issues with them and let everyone else deal with their own. YOU need to stand up for what is right for YOUR yard, YOUR house/garage and YOUR business and YOUR liability.
Simple, direct words and no beating around the bush! It will only leave room for negotiation or mis-interpretations on their part. I wouldn't worry about being super nice....you obviously do not want to hang out with the neighbors....LOL!
I am not suggesting you should be rude or mean just be very firm and direct .Comment
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