Just moved into a new neighborhood?

Question

My neighbor came over and asked me to watch her kids.....although I am a good person she doesnt know that.....What is your opinion? Since I said yes her kids knock on my door on a daily basis to come and play....What should I do....I don't want to be mean but it's kind of annoying!

Answer 1

Well, for one thing, I would not agree to watch them anymore, as it seems like it could become a real annoying habit. No good deed left unpunished, maybe you should remember that. I know you want to be nice but some people just plain take advantage of your goodness. Tell the kids that you are too busy for them to come play, of course in a nice way. Good luck.

Answer 2

Tell her in a nice way that you can't watch her kids. Or you are busy, Make up an excuse or just don't answer your door. That should help her get the hint.

Answer 3

I think your neighbor is a bad mother and now she has a fool like you that she can take advantage of.

Tell your neighbor that you are not a baby sitting service. If you offend her, then you're better off, if she's a good person, then she'll know that she can't take advantage of you.

TX Guy

Answer 4

You need to put a stop to this or they will keep bothering you. Tell them you're busy and send them back home to their mom. She already has the idea that she can send her kids over to your house anytime she wants. If she asks you again to babysit tell her no, you're busy and leave it at that.

Answer 5

well, my best advice is never be home. naw, just kidding. tell them that you are grown up and dont want to play like little kids. and let the mom know that you have other things (work, school, etc.) and dont really have the spare time.