Earlier this week, Mr NEMDF chased down some kids who had been repeatedly cutting through the yard and climbing the fence. Drove around the block and found them all out playing basketball. The mother came out while he was yelling at the boys (from inside the car), and the first thing she said was she was sure they did not understand they should not cut through there. Yeah... they are probably not younger than 7th grade, and there are NO TRESPASSING signs, besides we have yelled at them numerous times. There is a high literacy rate in our neighborhood, so I don’t think that is the problem. The next time, we will call the police.
What she meant is that she and their father (if there is one) have not taught their brats to respect personal property.
...sounds like your typical Red Hampshire parents...neither kids NOR parents have any respect for private property...
It’s the parents that teach their children respect, respect for their elders, for other peoples property, etc. My Grandson is five and has no problem understanding when I teach him to respect other neighbors property.
Be sure to videotape the brats trespassing before calling the police. It really helps shut up obnoxious parents.