advice about problem child.
 

OK folks i would like to ask some advice, specifically of people with kids as this is a bit of a tough one.

Where i live its a nice place. People are nice and everyones happy. Thing is there’s a family at the other end of the street to me that can, on occasion, be a bit of a pain. Last year we had loud music and such late into the night. Yes i know you could say i terrorise the street with my bike but hey ho. Im not complaining about that yet.

Nowthen next door has moved out and their kid was not aloud to associate with this familys kid at the top of the street as he was “a bad un” since theyve moved out this kid has started messing about around the back of ours and next doors house. Last night i told him to bugger off and the little scroat tried chucking a water bomb.

Now its all fun and games this, nothing too serious. BUT our lass has also had to stop this kid from jumping on other peoples cars! And hes got the “you cant touch me” attitude. Next door told us not to get involved as they said last time they spoke to his parents they were threatened with violence. This is not something i can have happening.

So what do i do? I don’t want to bring trouble and i don’t want this little angel around our house or my bike. I don’t want to risk cracking him as i cant give the “i would do the same to my kids line” and i would probably have the police at my door. So im stuck as to what to do? i would move but dont have the 60k available :(

Re: advice about problem child.
 

Mass rideout to yours and a polite word with the family :)

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Re: advice about problem child.
 

Whilst I don't have kids, strangely enough, I sometimes get involved in this kind of thing (read sometimes as frequently).

Seeing as it hasn't escalated into damage or anything - try talking to him! Does he run around with any other kids or is he on his todd? He might be bored! If he already knows you have a bike and you don't mind showing him it, why not see if you can get him interested in helping you with stuff, even if it's just washing it and things. Obviously, this is just a suggestion but if he likes you, then the chances are he won't want to upset you by damaging stuff etc....

EDIT - I realise being bored is not an excuse but unfortunately it's commonly true!

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Jumping on cars?

If he already knows you have a bike and you don't mind showing him it, why not see if you can get him interested in helping you with stuff, even if it's just washing it and things. Obviously, this is just a suggestion but if he likes you, then the chances are he won't want to upset you by damaging stuff etc....![/QUOTE]

Yeah but he might tell his scrotier (a new word I've just made up) mates about his chum who lives in no 23 with that awesome green bike, and they'll come to 'see' it.

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So, Andy doesn't want to go to parents, he's tried telling him to bugger off, he doesn't seem to want Police involved and he can't give him a clout these days.....What's your bright idea to sort it then?

Andy I don't know this kid but I would seriously try just having a conversation with him!

Re: advice about problem child.
 

We had a similar problem with a family down the street from us, they're house belonged to a housing association and they used to terrorise the street. Luckily for us there is a police curfew so groups of 2 or more youths we can call the police and have them moved on. Anyway the family we had a problem with got so bad that there was fights and everything in the streets (i wasn't involved was my neighbour accused the kids of robbing stuff from his garden) eventually a little petition was started and last summer the housing association moved them to anothe estate across town because of their anti- social behaviour.

Tell you what though feels good to let my kids out without having to worry about them being threatened with knives by other 10 year olds etc, and its very quiet now. I am just amazed how one family can cause so many problems.

Could contact the Police they can send a PCSO round to have a workd about the noise/vandalism etc.

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My feeling is that kids like these exploit the adult's politeness and restrain and push their limits. For some reason I don't think talking nicely with him will compensate for the lack of common sense and discipline his parents have neglected to teach him. Go to the police and claim any damages to your property.

Re: advice about problem child.
 

To be fair, that's kind of my point. If his parents have just kind of kicked him out the door and left him to his own devices, it may just be that he needs a bit of attention! Especially if he is running around on his own. Bit different if there are a few of them but I am sure Andy will clarify this.

I don't think by Andy speaking to him he will become a saint by any means, just going along the lines that if he likes Andy, he will leave Andys stuff alone!