im really freaked out by this guy?

Question

there is this old man on my block and he is trying to get me to get in his house and "bring in a package" im freaked out and i hav 2 walk down that block to get to ma house from my bus my mom tells me to avoid him but he sits outside and like waits and i dont no what to do

he is a old man and he is always just waiting for me when i walk home from my bus which im 12 and he is always asking me "can you bring in a package from my car" i get scared and my mom is telling me to just ignore him but im to scared and that is the only way i can get to my house

Answer 1

complain about him to the authorities. Raise your voice!!!!

Answer 2

Young lady, thank you for asking this question in an intelligent manner. Your concern, your worry comes through loud and clear and you have a lot of support from the other answerers here.

As a first step, I agree with Andrea's answer: "You have to act like you are not scared and look him in the eye and ask him what his problem is. Do it with confidence and loud so someone can hear you and he will get embarrased. Don't look down when you are walking by there, just tell him off everytime."

Try it three times.

If he persists, or steps up his behavor, or alters his location so that he's closer to the street, then RUN to your Mom and implore her to get involved.

If she still takes it lightly, then, hmmmm, this could be tough, but tell her if she doesn't listen you'll go to another authority -- a teacher, a coach, a policeman -- someone else you trust. You needn't be threatening, you only want to communicate to your Mom, "Hey, PLEASE hear me. I'm scared."

Good luck. You're quite brave.

Answer 3

Get online and find the registered sex offender list. See if this guy is on it. If so then notify the police and tell them what you said on here. Sometimes you have to do more than avoid some creep becuase could be someday he comes out of his yard and seeks you out. If he speaks to you and ask you to do something for him be firm and say NO and then say Leave me alone or I will tell the police you are bothering me and don't get anywhere close to this guy. Leave yourself an OUT no matter where you are, think ahead where you can run to and then if you have to find neighbors around him that are home and tell them he is scaring you. If he is on that sex offender's list then show it to your parents and I bet they have a different reaction. Follow your instincts and keep a large distance from this guy and if possible have someone else, a friend, to walk with you if possible.

Answer 4

You should definitly report this guy to the police. He could be very dangerous. Also, he sounds like a pervert! If you're 12, and he's "old," and he wants you to go into his house alone, he has something wrong with him. He could be a predator. Tell your mom what's really up. Make sure to tell her exactly what he's been saying to you. Tell her that you think you should report him to the cops. I hope she'll understand. If she doesn't, tell another resposible adult or neighbor. What ever you do, don't go near the man while you're alone, ok? I'm only 13 and I've read all about what to do.

Answer 5

Looks like your mom is not going to be a big help so try a teacher at your school tell them what you have told us they are mandatory reporters so they will help you or you could try the bus driver let him/her know someone is bothering you on the way home. Under NO circumstances go with in arms reach of that man if he comes toward you run and scream as loud as you can

Answer 6

Never go into anyones house, walk on the other side of the street when you pass by his house, if he asks you from across the street to bring a package in, yell at him very loud to leave you alone, or you will call the police, and you are tired of him asking you to do that. show him your not afraid to stand up for your self. If he is a pervert, he will see you are not to be messed with.

Answer 7

That's awful. Do you have a friend or trusted adult that can walk with you for a while? If not, can you take another route? Also, your parents may have to speak with the police about him. They should ask if he is listed in the child abuser/ molester database. Finally, take a self defense course. You don't need a earn a belt - just learn enough to protect yourself and get away. Good luck.

Answer 8

Tell your dad. He'll go kick that man's head up his a**. If he won't, I will. If your dad isn't around, find a male relative or male adult at your church. Taking this guy on is a job for a man. Your mom may be just as afraid as you. She probably learned the "just ignore" rule when she was young. No reason for you to have to struggle with this jerk.

God bless.

Answer 9

Check your local sex offender registry. If he is on the list than call the local probation department and report his actions. Otherwise call the police. They won't be able to arrest him, but they will probably go talk to him. If his behavior continues, than ask your Mom to file a restraining order against him.

This guy may just be a little off, but he may also be a child molester. You should not just ignore the situation and neither should your mom.

Answer 10

It may sound ridiculous, but ask your mom or someone else to walk you to the bus stop, so the guy notices you're aware and not alone. If he keeps this, call the police and try to apply for a restriction order.

Answer 11

You have to act like you are not scared and look him in the eye and ask him what his problem is. Do it with confidence and loud so someone can hear you and he will get embarrased. Don't look down when you are walking by there, just tell him off everytime.