2006-08-16 19:59:47 · 29 answers · asked by michellechipchipper 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
tell the parents, police, and school officials. Don't screw up and let this continue.
2006-08-16 20:02:08 · answer #1 · answered by marque_de_sade666 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate bullies. Perhaps you should intervene on behalf of your kids and either (1) make sure the bully understands that he will have YOU to deal with if he EVER touches your kids again, or (2) confront the bully's parents. You do have legal recourse. I know a lawsuit is no fun, but the courts take a very serious view on violence, whether that be from a minor or from an adult. If you can catch the bully in the act with your videocamera before you intervene, your neighbors won't have any kind of defense to your getting a restraining order against the bully. A picture is worth a thousand allegations.
2006-08-17 03:07:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my neighbors kids. They would pick fights with my kids cuss & call names etc.. I tried to talk to the parents but had no luck, so I called the police & had them go over there & talk to the parents for me & make it clear that the next time I'd be pressing charges. You my want to video type this kid & what s/he is doing. Take two copies over to the parents house, hand them a copy & say "this copy is for you" & show them the other copy & say "and this copy is for the police" then walk away saying "have a nice day" I'm sure that they'll see what on the tape & get their kid under control... if not then call the police & have them watch the tape
2006-08-17 03:11:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Build a fence. Have your kids only play in the back yard. If the kid wants to come over and play then supervise it closely. If he acts up then it is time for him to go home. Let him know why. Keep handling it this way. If your kids are the only ones around for him to play with eventually he will play by your house rules. If his parents have a problem with this then just explain the kids were not playing nice so it had to end. Chances are the kid will be with the parent and will ask what happened and you can ask the child to explain it. It should end up alright.
2006-08-17 03:07:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is hard, call the police and that will make things worse for you as a neighbour. I take it as you say they are nasty that you have tried talking to the parents. Just try to keep your kids away from the boy. If it is happening at school talk to the school and let them deal with it. If it is possible move. Bad neighbours=bad times. Protect your kids at all costs
2006-08-17 03:17:43 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this is going to sound a little silly to you, but the kid is 7. Why don't you try being extra nice to the boy. You are probably thinking that this is the last thing you want to do to such a nasty kid, but in my experience, treat a child nicely and they repay you with the same.
Invite him into your garden to play with your kids (with your supervision, of course). Provide a plate of biscuits and a glass of juice and encourage him to play nice. If it doesn't work, then at least you know you have tried. His parents might not be the type of people to give him lots of attention and he gets it by hurting others.
You never know, it just might work.
Good luck to you whatever you decide!
2006-08-17 03:10:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the law if the 7 year old keeps on hurting your kids then by law his or her parents are libal for all damages. You could file a lawsuit against the parents or obtain a retraining order. First talk to the parents and if they won't do anything then turn to the law because your safety of your kids is your responsibility.
2006-08-17 03:04:33 · answer #7 · answered by KrazyK784 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you've already spoken to them about it. Legal action would be the best. Call the police. And if it is at school, call the school and let them know of the problem, and if need be, bring the police into that matter as well. You do not have to tolerate someone else's childs bad behavior. Especially, at the risk of your own child!
2006-08-17 03:06:45 · answer #8 · answered by dravensmama1216 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoou should go right to the parents and let them know.If they refuse to listen unfortunately you may need to report to the police.I went through this for years with a neighbor and we finally went to mediation over it.Your kids have a right to be safe where they live.Also,do NOT be afraid to talk to their kid!If you see him doing it say something right away.I caught them and took them home and confronted the parent with the kids right then and there.
It isn't comfortable but bullying is worse and dangerous and against the law.
2006-08-17 03:07:34 · answer #9 · answered by proud2Banti_illegal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to agree with most of the others here. I would talk to the parents about it first. If they refuse to do anything because this kid is a "little angel" and wouldn't hurt a fly tell them you'll go to the police. If they still do not do anything about it, well... go to the police.
2006-08-17 03:06:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to approach the parents before doing anything. If after your approach, this horrible behavior continues, then you are absolutely within your rights to call the cops. It will be the toughest call you ever made, but is there any chance that if you confront the parents first, they might see the error in their ways?
2006-08-17 03:36:59 · answer #11 · answered by Sidoney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋