2006-06-23 11:15:17 · 12 answers · asked by JReppucci 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
My neighbor is crazed every time a ball goes over the fence. She yells at the kids and tells them to stop playing ball, in their own yard. This lady takes the balls and will not give them back, she also threatens to call the police if the ball don’t stop going into her yard. What can I do?
2006-06-23 11:16:11 · update #1
interrogation. works best when kids are around too. Ask her why she wants balls, what she uses them for. If she insists, ask her what the kids did to her lawn/house/etc. to make her so upset.
2006-06-23 11:22:20 · answer #1 · answered by igotalife2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your neighbor is a miserable B!#*H, she feeds off of things that give her a reason to yell and make a big deal. Avoid her, she has a right to get mad, but she really shouldn't. What i think you should do is just tell the kids to play within your yard and to try not to allow the balls to go over to her yard. and if she complains that the kids should stop playing even in your own yard, call the cops and be the first to make the complaint.
2006-06-23 18:24:17 · answer #2 · answered by SPANISHTAI 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invite her to call the police. Then the police can get all of your balls back from your neighbor and return them to your children.
We had a similar situation with a neighbor that also had a "younger" child. A couple of year's later, their child's football came into our yard....we just happened to be home.
After a few silent moments (staredown). My son kindly picked up the ball and gave it back to the boy who was now 10 or 11 but not before he told the boy how his "dad" behaved when his ball went into their yard.
Funny thing, haven't had a problem since....
Isn't it amazing how people seem to forget who they once were or where THEY came from?
2006-06-23 20:07:47 · answer #3 · answered by pamspraises 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them to a park. Let them ride over to the neighborhood park. It would help you to be with them anyway. My freakin' neighbors soccor balls are always in my yard. I throw them back, and here they come again. It is a PITA ! Put some sort of net above your fence while they play. The neighbor has made you aware that it is an issue. If you continue to do it, then you have to accept their reaction.
2006-06-23 18:21:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the balls stay out of her yard. She has every right to enjoy her own home without other people's stuff intruding on her privacy. The kids CAN play ball without involving her yard. I know it can be done. I have children of my own.
2006-06-30 19:38:26 · answer #5 · answered by Samba Queen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the police, tell them your having a dispute with your neighbor and let them set the rules.
Or go to a park and let them play ball there.
2006-06-23 18:18:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know this is an old eccuse but boys will be boys besides what she going to i mean you can't just call the police and show them the tennis balls when they get their what kind of proof is that for they it could be a joke to mess with them i hope it turns out allright email me to let me know
2006-06-23 18:22:41 · answer #7 · answered by Hailee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask her if she was ever a child...and then report her to the police for THEFT...if she willingly refuses to return the balls.
And you might also ask her when was the last time she got laid! Jeez!
2006-06-23 18:25:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd tell ur son to keep playing, just get a ladder to hop the fence when one goes over. my guess is if she gets pissed enough she'll move.
2006-06-23 18:21:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOUNDS TO ME LIKE YOUR NEIGHBOR IS CRAZY WHAT DOES SHE EXPECT THEY ARE JUST CHILDREN PLAYING IF SHE DOSEN'T LIKE BALLS IN HER YARD MABY SHE SHOULD MOVE
2006-06-23 18:19:31 · answer #10 · answered by hensons6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋