I work at a kids (ages 6-15) program, and our building is located in a downtown area. There is really no place for the kids to play outside, except in the parking lot. My problem is, I'll go outside and kids will set their things on my car (backpacks, pop cans, coats, etc.), or the kids themselves are sitting on my car. They throw footballs and it'll bounce into my car. It's so aggravating, because I just bought a "new to me" car and had over $1,500 body work done to it just 2 weeks ago. My coworkers don't really care because, really, they drive beat-up cars with numerous dents. And those dents were probably caused by the kids! I also don't want to start yelling at the kids and have my car be a target either (I'm outnumbered and I can't guard my car all day). I can't park anywhere else. The kids just see absolutely nothing wrong with throwing their crap (or themselves) on my car.... is there anything I can do?
2006-09-26 10:37:52 · 12 answers · asked by yellow! 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Either buy a car cover for your car or find a parking spot down the street.
I had the same problem and both my front and rear bumpers are scuffed from balls, bike scrapes, etc. in my old apartment complex. I repeatedly asked the neighborhood kids to try to keep away from my car, but kids will be kids.
Kids don't understand nor value our efforts in trying to keep our cars dent-free.
-If you buy an alarm you'll end up making your coworkers mad everytime time it goes off. The kids will make a game of setting off your alarm, too!
2006-09-26 10:43:36 · answer #1 · answered by Sal G 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This sounds like a problem that needs to be addressed by whoever manages the program. Regardless of the condition of other vehicles, no one should be expected to have to deal with this in a parking lot, and obviously, a parking lot isn't the safest place for children to be playing, either. I believe both of these issues need to be addressed with the program manager, who needs to either an indoor or outdoor play space for the children or to set a policy regarding the children's reason for being in the "program" and let them know that playing outside while they are supposed to be in the program is not acceptable.
2006-09-26 17:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by JenV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what happens when children arent taught respect for other people's property and that's when you and others need to talk to those in charge about possibly having the program to invest money in building a place for these kids to hang out in because your car isnt a bench or place to rest their things or put stuff on. When parents don't teach their kids respect for personal property this is what you get is total heathens who could careless about anything but a good time.
2006-09-26 20:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by nabdullah2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your place of employment sees nothing wrong with then I would really think of moving to a new parking spot.... start walking a few blocks...
Yes it isn't fair but ONLY you will be able to remedy this if the business is stupid enough to NOT do anything about making sure this doesn't happen. As for the dinks you work you with... lets just wait till something DOES really happen to one of their cars and see then who is complaining with no sympathy from YOU !
Morons like your co-workers and the business owners should all have spankings since they seem to think just like children themselves! Shame on them for not taking care of this situation !!
2006-09-26 19:49:20 · answer #4 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a good way to deal with this is through a lesson on respect. Let them know that if they cannot respect other people's things then they won't be going outside to play. If they cannot respect that rule then they will sit in the building and wait for their rides or if it is recess then they will have to find and activity to do inside.
2006-09-26 17:55:34 · answer #5 · answered by Nikki B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would write a letter to management and tell them what you stated, and if there should be any bills I would sent it to management. These auto store has those voice machine that state "Step Away for the vehicle." and it is very loud. This can be taken care of my management or get a new job.
2006-09-26 19:01:31 · answer #6 · answered by Errolyn27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the police, go to the local precinct with the officers, and when their parents arrive there to pick up their kids, inform the parents about what they did to your car and tell the parents that you're planning on taking them to court to sue them.
2006-09-26 19:22:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just explain to them all that they need to have respect for peoples' cars. They just haven't learned that yet. If they have to play in the parking lot, then they need a course on how to behave around someone's vehicle.
2006-09-26 17:41:40 · answer #8 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a pit bull and leave the windows cracked and leave him or her in the car. Make sure it's a mean pit! Guranteed to work or your money back! LOL No more kids setting their crap on your new car!
2006-09-26 17:48:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm sure you don't want to spend more money but maybe a super sensitive alarm? Otherwise, explain your situation to them and hopefully they will understand.
2006-09-26 17:41:27 · answer #10 · answered by sticky 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋