I already called and tattled..... but, should I have ignored it? - Page 2

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Originally Posted by pauletoy

I admire you for calling the parents. Lots of people would have just called the police.

Thanks. I think kids do bonehead things. For some kids, it's a way of life. Life would be boring if we didn't have our daredevils. Who would we watch on the winter olympics??

I wouldn't be AS concerned if they were running on their own roofs. I would probably assume the parents knew about it.

I only called one of the dads, then let him deal with it. I don't know what he said to them, if anything.

[happysmileylady]

Originally Posted by waterproofmascara

I would have yelled at them to get down, found out exactly who they were and called each of their parents to let them know. That's dangerous.

This. IMO, the situation you are describing regarding the dynamics of this neighborhood group reminds me of "back in the day" when everyone parented everyone's kids. And in the spirit of that day, yelling at the kids and then calling their parents is exactly what should happen.

[neetling]

I think it's great that you called.

Did the dad respond nicely to you?

[mysticmomma]

Depending on my mood, I may have gone even more passive aggressive.

"911, what's your emergency?"

"Yes, I was just driving by a home listed for sale, and I saw these kids on the ROOF! I didn't see any parents around, and I'm just afraid they're gonna get hurt."

The cops aren't going to take the kids to jail or anything, but seeing one would damn sure scare the heck out of them from doing it again.

[Polliwog]

I definitely would have said something. I would also call the city about the uncovered pool that can easily be accessed by a climbable wall.

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Originally Posted by Polliwog

I definitely would have said something. I would also call the city about the uncovered pool that can easily be accessed by a climbable wall.

Well, that's a six foot block wall. So, it's not exactly "climbable" unless you are a ten year old.

But, I may call the city about the green mosquito breeder-ness of the pool.

[mamadebug]

I have tried really hard not to be too cautious about physical risk with my son. My rule is that I will stop it if it may involve death, spinal cord injury, that kind of thing - a fall from a roof could result in either of those situations.

I don't think it is tattling at all. Tattling, to me, is telling on some little nit-picky thing just to get someone in trouble. What those kids were doing was really dangerous, and I think it is the responsible thing to do to tell their parents.

[StephandOwen]

Originally Posted by russsk

I just caught a couple of kids jumping off my roof. The fist time they woke the baby and the second time I ran out in time to catch one. I certainly tattled and I think you were right to do the same.

Where do you all live that kids climb up your house and off your roof??? That's an insane thought to me!

OP- I think you did the right thing. I probably would have yelled at them to get down, got each of their phone numbers and called all of their parents.

[emmalizz]

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[CarrieMF]

But, I may call the city about the green mosquito breeder-ness of the pool.

why don't you call the owners? Since they're trying to sell their house, having a green pool is NOT going to help

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Originally Posted by CarrieMF

why don't you call the owners? Since they're trying to sell their house, having a green pool is NOT going to help

I'm pretty sure the bank owns it now. I just don't want to ask. I know I could just look it up myself, or call the realtor. I just feel funny doing that.