The people next door to us have been there for 4.5 years. They have 3 children ages 4,2.5 and about 9 months. This entire summer we have only seen these children outside 3 times, day or night. They have enough yard/riding toys (Grandpa bought them) to open a day care. These people don't even open their drapes. In all 4.5 years I'll bet we haven't seen them out more than about 6 times. I used to think it was because my husband and I sit on our screened in porch on the weekends drinking beer, (we are middle aged, we are not loud and rowdy) and they are Baptist and of course this is not accepted in their church. (I do not condemn religions either, I am also a believer and pray a lot). Would they keep their children in just because we embibe or is there something else going on here. I am very concerned. Or, am I just nosey?
2007-10-09 07:34:45 · 22 answers · asked by Penny 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Video games and television keep them inside.
And yes, you are nosey !
2007-10-09 07:38:41 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Everyone is different, and yes, it could be because of the reason you gave. But, it could for alot of other reasons too.... the kids could have severe allergies to certain things, or the parents might have them too. While i'm a firm believer in letting the kids out to play and getting some fresh air and sunshine, others may opt for different. My stepson would never see the light of day if he didn't have to go to school or go outside to get somewhere else. I don't think there is a right/wrong answer there. But, to your question of are you nosey? If you sit and stare thru the windows and keep a check on when their every move, etc, yes, thats nosey, and obsessive. If I were you, i'd be glad you didn't have the whole neighborhood over by you as a playground.
2007-10-09 07:42:32 · answer #2 · answered by sunflowergal 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I disagree with most of the people here. I think that it is very "odd" behavior. Especially the part where they don't even open their drapes. It could be completely innocent, but it could also be something not so good. Make sure they do not look bruised and you don't hear constant crying...if not, then there maybe nothing to worry about.
Sure, it's possible too that they are simply occupied with video games and such, but it just doesn't hurt to kindof keep an eye on things a bit. Too many times, we overlook important things that could have made a difference. I do not choose to criticize you for being a concerned neighbor. There should be more like you. Good luck...hope this helps.
2007-10-09 09:10:17 · answer #3 · answered by ShineOn 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I doubt it if is because the two of you embibe. They sound very eccentric, and yes it would concern me, too. I live in a neighborhood full of kids and even though they have houses full of TVs, Playstations, etc., they are still outside every day. I think it's really sad that there kids who for whatever reason do not enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Hard to say if this is the parents' choosing or the kids'. But whatever the reason, there isn't anything you can do about it since they aren't your children.
2007-10-09 07:49:27 · answer #4 · answered by meagain 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I hear you! I grew up in Brooklyn, and we performed outdoors and on the park all of the time- no longer something occurred to us. We additionally knew all of the father and mom of infants on our highway- if we did something incorrect, we knew we've been in for it. We moved to our progression final April. We built the abode- and do you realize we in uncomplicated terms understand the couple around the corner to us??? we are friendly with the guy next to him, yet we don't understand absolutely everyone else. fantastic. i could understand them if I observed them, yet am hoping that during time, we are able to fulfill. After residing in residences for see you later, I had was hoping for greater. I problem greater with the aid of fact our son has autism and what's it going to be like for him? although...I actually have a tendency to roll with the punches...and desire to coach my little ones the comparable. you additionally could make the international slightly greater perfect via being who you're and being a variety, worrying man or woman. I even have talked to my father and mom approximately inflation. They by no potential theory that gas could be up so extreme. Very concept upsetting question!
2016-10-08 21:56:35 · answer #5 · answered by ghil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would be thinking the same as you...with the horrible things happening to children every day all over the world. we have to look out for ALL children, not just our own. if your "gut" is telling you something seems strange, you should just keep an eye out....do both parents' work? are the kids in daycare? do they have a good amount of visitors and family coming to the house?? others may say its "nosey", but its called being a good citizen and an aware neighbor.
2007-10-09 07:48:16 · answer #6 · answered by Beth 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I doubt it has anything to do with you. Maybe they are just quiet. Not all people like to play out doors. My kids happen to love video games. I dont find it to be a bad thing as they are both brilliant little children, they have kids over but mostly stay inside and play. If you want to say "hi" seriously, whats stopping you from going over and giving them a pie. "well we went apple picking and got so many i just made a bunch of pies, just thought I might be friendly and share with you and your kids" something like that.
2007-10-09 07:41:41 · answer #7 · answered by Koozie the chemist 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It sounds like you have some truly weird neighbors. No one that I know of would keep themselves shut away in a house that much. They are a concern because that is not anywhere near normal to do that. it does make you wonder just what is their reasoning in keeping the whole family shut in like they have something to hide. No your not nosey, their actions are outside normal . But I have no clue as to what you can do.
2007-10-09 07:46:02 · answer #8 · answered by redd headd 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You are lucky that these kids are not being a nuisance and creating lots of noise and disturbance like some of them do. I wish more kids were this quiet in their neighborhood. Some folk even have to move house because continuous harassment and abuse of their property.
2007-10-09 07:58:07 · answer #9 · answered by kirrii 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Seems weird to me but in all reality what can you do? Maybe one or both parents work at night and / or maybe one or both parents suffer from agoraphobia and the kids may end up suffering from it. There could be any numerous amounts of reasons for them not wanting to go outside. Either way there really is not much you can do unless you see signs of abuse.
2007-10-09 07:40:35 · answer #10 · answered by ~NIKKI~ 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Prob just being nosey- maybe thay like playing in the backyard or at the park
2007-10-09 07:39:01 · answer #11 · answered by C&J 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋