is it wrong to hate a 5 year old?

Question

she's probably the most annoying and obnoxious kid i've ever seen. last year about a month after they moved in she sprayed the hose over the fence when we were having a birthday party bbq. if your out front washing the car, having a catch, etc, she comes over and just stands there staring at you from like 3 feet away. she throughs sticks over the fence at me my brother and our dogs. she yells stuff at us than runs away. the other day she threw a rock at my head and her parents didn't even yell at her/ tell her it was wrong... i know it sounds funny or like i'm making it up but this kid is seriously driving my family crazy and her parents don't do anything about her. anyone know what we should do?

her dad already yelled at me once for telling her to leave us alone and to stop calling us names from their upstairs window.

Answer 1

Don't hate her.... HATE HER PARENTS!!!! Go tell her parents that she is throwing stuff at you and that she can hurt you and your family and if they refuse to do anything about it, call the authorities!!!

God, I hate it when people do that to their kids!!! Don't they know they're creating a freaking monster???

EDIT: After reading all of the other responses, I do agree with the attention part and asking her to play may be a good idea, HOWEVER, that's not YOUR responsibility. If you can find it in your heart to reach out and help this little girl that's great, but it's also ok to not want to be bothered with her. I myself, don't have any children and don't want any. I have 2 beautiful little Goddaughters and I spend a lot of time playing with them, but when I am at home, that's MY time. I wouldn't want to have to deal with someone else's brat (no, not ALL kids are brats, but this girl's parents have obviously made her one!). So, I would kindly tell the parents to keep her in THEIR yard and to discipline her when she is throwing stuff. Otherwise, if someone gets hurt or if something gets damaged, I will report you (the parents) to the police.

Answer 2

Don't hate this child. Seeing as she's only five, it's not her fault. It is the fault of the parents. Since she is behaving like that, it shows that at home she is not getting proper discipline for her actions. I'm not talking about beating this child, but she needs to understand that what she is doing is not okay. Call the kid's parents and tell her that she is coming on your property and being disruptive, and you would like her to stop. Be persistant. If this doesn't work, talk to the kid yourself, and let her know she is not welcome to do what she pleases. Take her by the hand, and lead her back to her own house, and leave her there. If she comes back, do it again until she gets bored with following you and stays put. But whatever you do, don't yell or hurt this child. As I said, it's not her fault if she has not been taught right and wrong.

Answer 3

Her parents should discipline her for throwing rocks, etc. But her standing there watching you play is nothing to be disciplined for. Have you tried asking her to join you when you're doing things she can do? Maybe her parents don't pay attention to her and she just needs someone to spend some time with her. She may be annoying but she's just a kid. Hate is a strong word. But I wouldn't dislike the child as much as the parents. Children are a product of their environment in my opinion.

Answer 4

As silly as it sounds don't hate the kid hate the actions and lack of action of her lame parents. Which always leads to what can be done about them and I wish I could tell you because I know a couple of kids with irresponsible parents and I see the kids at 6 and 9 heading down the wrong path already.

Answer 5

Nothing a good long haul in military school can't solve...

Just kidding, but seriously, if she is doing all of this to you then it's probably because she wants your attention (or maybe just because she doesn't know any better). Talk to her parents and politely ask them to discipline their child so that she behaves better. If they ignore you and she continues to behave badly, then call authorities or services that can help. Since she's only 5 years old, I doubt she's doing it just to make you angry (maybe she thinks it's funny and doesn't realize how you feel about) so don't hate her for it. Just wait awhile and hopefully she'll grow up a bit.

Answer 6

Don't hate anyone. Don't call anyone unless it steps up a notch. You may be able to be a positive influence if you can trust yourself to hold your tongue and keep your patience. You may be able to plead with the parents but I think being a positive influence on the child is the best you can do. It sounds like she is acting out for attention. She may misbehave because only negative actions get much needed attention at home. Encourage her to use her words with you and reward the words with a smile from you. I think you will be surprised.

Answer 7

I have a little neighbor like this, too! She was almost five when I moved to the neighborhood, and just walked into my house and started chatting with me while I was painting the kitchen! I think she was just looking for attention more than anything else. She's 15 now, and a much better kid than she was back then. Hopefully, your neighbor's little girl will get better, too.

Answer 8

How about if you invite her to play with you guys-----dont jump the gun here----maybe she needs someone to pay some attention to her and by her throuwing things and being a pain in the butt to everyone else is her way of asking to be included in things----who knows if you ask her to play maybe she will stop the nonsense and be an ok kid.

Answer 9

i am guessing she is an only child. she is probably spoiled rotten and allowed to get away with murder. its not her fault since her parents are the ones that do not discipline her. catch her on video camera being nasty and mean. tell your parents to talk to her parents about the rock throwing and stuff if you did that you would be in big trouble.

Answer 10

Dont hate the 5 year old but hate her actions.Maybe she is crying out for attention.She might be lonely and have no friends.You could try inviting her over for a play.