I caught some teens swimming in my neighbors pool last night. They are out of town and I am keeping an eye on the house. They are kids from down the street, 2 guys and 2 girls. I don't know their parents but I do know which house one of the girls lives in. My question is this: I was a teen once and should I just let this go? Or should I let the parents know what their kids were up to. I really don't want to be a stick in the mud. Also, should I tell my neighbor about this?
2006-08-23 09:26:32 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
yes because if something were to happen and one of them were injured your neighbor would be sued....happened to my parents
2006-08-23 09:28:24 · answer #1 · answered by sweetiepi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let your neighbor know ASAP. I'd also call the police - those kids are technically trespassing, and if God Forbid, something happens to one of them (they get injured or something) or property gets damaged or stolen, that'll be a bigger problem than having some annoyed teenagers. You're keeping an eye on your neighbor's home and looking out for them.
2006-08-23 09:30:18 · answer #2 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if was the first time that they did it, then i guess i would not tell on them, but if they did it again i would shout through my window or something and say "i am calling the cops if you don't get your butts out of that pool and i am going to tell your parents too", also for all those other people saying that if anything happens to those kids in your neighbor yard, that your neighbor would be the one to get in trouble that not true, those kids are trespassing on the neighbor's property and your neighbor is not home, so it would be the kids fault. i would not tell my neighbor, especially if not was damaged on his/her property.
2006-08-23 11:36:36 · answer #3 · answered by Butterfly Beauty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are supposed to be keeping an eye on the house for them then be loyal to your commitment. Yes they are teens and want to have a good time, but remember what they are doing is disrespectful, nonetheless illegal (invading private property).
-If these are pre-teens (around12-16) I would suggest you talk to their parents about it, or at least that one girl's parents whose address you know. If they are about 17-19, then you should talk to them directly and tell them exactly what you said in your question. Something like :"hey, look I know you just want to have fun and are not damaging anything in their property by swimming out here, but I am supposed to be keeping an eye out for them and frankly I am not sure if they would aprove of this. I do not mean to be a stick in the mud for you guys and ruin your fun, but this is about invading their property you know.so can you please wait until they return and kindly ask them if they can let you in their swimming pool?"-------
--Unless the homeowners gave them permission to swim in their pool, I know the teens should understand this....I mean you'd never know, the homeowners could have cameras surrounding their property.
-----and about telling your neighbors about this....hmmm I'd say to follow your gut feelings.
best of luck!
2006-08-23 09:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you shouldn't tell their parents.
Yes, you should tell your neighbors. But, you should have threatened to call the cops the minute you saw them in the pool. If your neighbor told you to keep an eye on the house, I would have kicked them out myself.
If anything happened to those kids -- a slip or fall, or something worse, your neighbors would be at fault.
2006-08-23 09:29:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Tell the parents and the neighbors. How would you like it if you came home and found things broken, missing, or vandalized at your home? Not saying they are doing that, but it is private property. They have no right or business on that land without permission. What if something were to happen and a kid get hurt? You'ld blame yourself and feel guilty. So please tell before something does happen.
2006-08-23 09:30:43 · answer #6 · answered by Velken 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell the kids that you are taking care of your neighbor house and there is nobody allowed in the neighbors property... now if they don't listen THEN you tell their parents.. because you already warned them... and yes you could tell the owner of the pool what happend, as soon as you settle the problem with the kids.. its her property andshe should know.. that way she knows that she can rely on your honesty..
2006-08-23 09:46:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well when I was growing up I would have been in a lot of trouble if my dad found out I had trespassed onto to someone's backyard.
Why not confront them next time and talk to them, explain that you are watching the house and the owner won't like them being there.
2006-08-23 09:32:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your neighbors entrusted their house to you for safe custody. I feel you must report this to both your neighbors and the children's parents.No one is supposed to trespass on others property.This is wrong.If you report ,you are just being a law abiding citizen. You will help these boys and girls to go on the right path. Remember from little acorns grow mighty oaks.
2006-08-23 20:21:38 · answer #9 · answered by Alan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely let the neighbors know. If anything had happened to one of the kids they could be held liable for damages and lose their house.
Also the parents of the kids need to know because they could be held responsible for any damage the kids do.
2006-08-23 09:43:29 · answer #10 · answered by snddupree 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Were they skinny dipping? Did they have sex in the pool? Did they leave anything in the pool? Did the neighbors specifically say "don't let anyone near the pool?" If not, I wouldn't worry about it.
2006-08-23 09:29:37 · answer #11 · answered by want it bad 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋