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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 11:34:04 AM
I am so mad and upset and just plain PO'd right now. Some of you know about my little lady that I take care of, Mrs. T. Well, she's been gone to her DD's in the Virgin Islands since Nov. So I am watching her place while she's gone. My DD is living in her apt. that's connected to the big house. So she helps alot. She'll tell me when things are wrong or something's up. She's been a great help so far because I do not get over there as much as I should.
Well, she called yesterday and said when she was walking her dog she noticed some window panes broken in the little guest house cottage. It's facing the other road and there are some A-frame apts. and a house where there are lots of kids.
One day Abby caught about 7 boys running through the yard. They were all over the place. She told them to leave and not come back. Well, they did. I went to check this morning and when I went in the house there was glass all over and I found a big rock on the floor by the couch. There were a few rocks on the steps, too.
So I walked across the road to the A-frames. There were cars there so I knocked on the last one. After having knocked at the house first where there were 3 vehicles in the driveway. No one answered there. So at the apt. a lady came to the door. Yes, she had a son but of course she does not let him play with the other kids. Of course not. So I went to the next one and a guy came out. Yes he had 2 boys but they are not allowed to play with the other kids, either. Apprently, the boys that live in the house are horrible kids. He said he's seen them throw rocks at their own windows. But he has good kids.
So I go knock at the back door of the house a few more times. Then I left. When I had gotten to the driveway of Mrs. T's house I heard this lady holler at me. What are you doing banging on my door this early? Hm, it was 10:30. She said she works 3rd shift. Well, how was I supposed to know that? So I try to tell her to keep her kids out of Mrs. T's yard and told her there were broken windows. Well, she just goes off on me like a crazy woman. I am so glad I was so far away. She'd have hit me I think. Anyway, she kept going on and on about her perfect kids. They thought it was a playhouse. A playhouse? Palease. It's on someone's property and they bust out her windows? Come on lady!
Well, that just pissed me off real bad then. I had not even thought about reporting this but I did then. So I called and said I'd like to report some vandalism. An officer came out and looked and said he'd come back this afternoon when school is out and see what he can find out. I guess it's a good idea to do that anyway just in case it happens again. But I knew right then who's kids probably did it.
So now I have windows to fix. They are small panes but there are 4 that are broken. I would love to find out who did it so they can clean up all the glass and pay for the windows. But I doubt that will happen.
Mrs. T is 92 and she does not need to come back home and have to deal with hoodlum kids running rampant all over her place. I don't know what's wrong with people these days. I just want to be a recluse and never leave my house.
Sorry I am going on and on about this. But what would ya'll have done?
Kris
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| Julia |
Posted - Feb 20 2010 : 9:41:52 PM
It always makes me sad when I see ill-mannered kids. I figure they have only learned that because thats the way the parents are! The kids don't have a chance. What must their lives be like behind closed doors?
I agree with the others, PLEASE don't go by yourself again.
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Feb 20 2010 : 5:15:09 PM
Well, I am just glad other people think the same about the way kids some kids are raised these days. I know back in the day if a kid did something like this the parents would make them take care of it. Now it is like they just don't care at all. That's what I get more upset about.
I am going to go hang out tomorrow and just see what all goes on in that neighborhood on Sundays. Should be a bit interesting. I'll call the police dept. too and get them to at least cruise around the neiborhood a few times after school gets out. I do believe they are supposed to do things like that.
I'll have plenty to do around there. Lots of things need picked up in the yard. I was going to wait to clean the house til the plumbing and electric work gets done.
Thanks ya'll for all the caring thoughtful words. And the good advice. I will be more careful in the future.
Kris
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| Old Spirit |
Posted - Feb 20 2010 : 4:58:12 PM
The newspaper idea is great at least bring it to the attention of the community and maybe make the officer a little more accountable. I know they are often busy but it still is a crime./
Parents really are not helping their kids at all by letting them get away with stuff and make excuses, that is the kind of adults they become. I think one of the biggest problems we have is people not being respooonsible for their own actionns, it is always someone elses fault. Ok sorry I can really get on a soapbox about being accountable for your own actions. Kids so often just do not care anymore if someone gets hurt, seems almost like they are densensitiaed to it, rotten tv and video games. Oops here I go again
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Feb 20 2010 : 4:27:23 PM
Kris:
I would have done the same thing! I would have been just as mad, too!! I would have hid in the house with a huge beam light, and when the first rock came through, I would have ran out there to catch the little creep.
Marly
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| knitnpickinatune |
Posted - Feb 20 2010 : 08:54:14 AM
Taking photos,etc is a good idea. Is there a local newspaper that would take interest in this story? That can be enough to get the neighbors involved as their house could be next.
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| Mother Hen |
Posted - Feb 19 2010 : 9:54:41 PM
Hey Kris, I agree with the others about calling the cops first. I also would take a camera over there each time something happens and photograph the outside area, the ground around the place (in case of foot prints or tire marks), and inside the house. I would also take some photos of the whole outside BEFORE anything else happens so you have a "before" photo of how things look). If I didn't get any satisfaction out of the officer you reported this too, I would contact his sergeant and if I still didn't get anywhere I would go to the Chief of Police! I would request that they make a showing of driving by Mrs. T's home whether she is there or not. At 92 y/o and living alone it certainly wouldn't hurt. After all, their motto always seems to be to "Protect and Serve", well LET THEM DO THAT!!
You know what they say, the squeaky wheel gets the grease, I'd make sure they knew my name and looked after her home and her.
As far as the parents go, so much for getting anywhere with them. They are they type of people that don't have time for their kids and even if they did, they probably wouldn't change anything. I really don't like people like that. They definitely need your prayers though.
Good luck,
Cindy
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| CountryBorn |
Posted - Feb 19 2010 : 2:17:22 PM
Kristin, I was thinking the same thought you were, what will they do next time? I am hoping that the police coming at least scared them a little. But, I know that's a slim chance. I worry about your sweet lady when she comes home. You would think at leaast the cops might drive by once in awhile. That would even help for those parents and kids to see them patroling. I hope that this was the end of it and they won't bother anymore.
MJ
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| classygram |
Posted - Feb 19 2010 : 11:37:52 AM
You know when I was a youngun, kids did ornary things. But they didn't hurt other or their things. I really worry about my grand-kids with the way things are right now. That's why I'm glad they are so involved in school and church functions. At least so far we can keep an eye on them.
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Feb 19 2010 : 09:28:53 AM
I never heard anything from the officer. I really was not all that impressed with him. He probably didn't want to come back.
I was thinking last night that this time it's just a few windows. What will they do next?
Kris
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| classygram |
Posted - Feb 19 2010 : 08:16:42 AM
I probably would have done the same thing, but I agree that we should let the police handle the situation. Things are just not the same anymore. Use to be parents would discuss a problem and work together to fix it. Not anymore. But my first thought is usually "I'm going to fix this" not thinking of the danger I could get into. And you know, the problem children's parents know this, so they don't take anything seriously. What DO you do? There probably won't be anything done about the situation and the problems will continue. Until they are caught in the act. But will the police have time or even bother to continue checking it out? It is a real problem everywhere! |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 3:13:04 PM
I actuall y had that thought in my mind as I was walking back to that house the second time that would come out with a gun and shoot me. Some parents are like wild animals when their kids are involved. No matter what. Yes, I probably should have just called the police when I first saw the rocks and all the glass all over the living room. But I was just a tad mad at the moment. I hope there will not be a next time but some people like to get back at others in not so good ways. So I will call the police first.
I am just sorry there are people in this world who just don't care. That's the bottom line here, I think.
And this little house used to be a hat shop in Chattanooga back in the 30's. Mrs. T's parents bought it and had it moved to their property for their maid, Cora, to live in. It's the cutest little place. I would hate for anything bad to happen to it.
Kris
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| mscountrygirl |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 2:46:29 PM
Going to the parents never works, I agree with Melanie. Often they are the reason their kids do what they do. I feel for the mother but I have been that mother.I contacted the police dept and they worked with me. At first they didn't want to so I told them not to call me when they had a problem. there was a serious issue in my neighbor, not with my kids but after the situation I got help. You have every right to be upset. I am upset for you!!!
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| CountryBorn |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 2:45:08 PM
Kristin, wow girl, you were taking a big chance going to those peoples houses alone. Lets face it today you can get shot for less than that. Please from now on just call the police first thing. Let them do the investigating. Don't take such matters into your own hands. It would be horrible if you got hurt!
MJ
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| southerncrossgirl |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 2:41:33 PM
Kris, you did the right thing. I wish there would be some way to video tape the house. Hopefully, you want have anymore problems after the police talk to them.
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 2:17:46 PM
I guess there are just bad kids in every neighborhood. But to let kids run around without supervision leads to bad behavior. I know I will probably never find out who did this. I just hope they will stay out of her yard. I also hope these parents I was able to talk to will talk with their kids. Back in the day if a kid did something wrong, they came clean. And they were made to fix it and pay for it.
We lived next door to Mrs. T for 17 years. Those apartments have had hundreds of tenants through those years. People coming and going all the time. I am glad we live out here in the country now.
I know what you mean about those kids needing love and attention. With the mother working 3rd shift they are probably on their own most of the time. I hope they will get the attention they need now.
Kris
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| Kayce |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 1:46:13 PM
I am so sorry to hear this. It sure saddens my heart. I agree with melanie. I can pretty much garentee that you will not get any satisfication from the parents. The ones that are the worst, their parents dont own up to it themselves and live in self centered world.
You can even video them right in the act and all involved will have only excuses, no consequences and probably only more trouble. Hopefully they will move on shortly.
Unfortunately those kids are the ones that need love the most and unfortunatley I am not tolerant of such self centered, disrespectful hoodlums. I wish I were even pray about it but I still dont know how to interact and show them that there is good in them. I guess just pray.
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| melanie47601 |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 12:35:45 PM
We have some children like that in my neighborhood. Trust me, my children are absolutely not allowed to play with them. Not that they want to anyway. I have not had many problems out of them, but I know several of the other neighbors have. There are about 7 boys. Four of them are followers, the main three are the root of the problem. And their parents are even worse than the kids!
I'm sorry to say that I don't know that you'll get any satisfaction in going to the parents. They're not going to want to admit that their children are anything less than angels especially when it comes to owning up and paying for the things their kids have done. But you did the right thing in reporting it. Hopefully the officer will be able to find something out and get the situation resolved.
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