Neighbours becoming a nightmare

latecomer

if you lay a hand on a minor without a very good reason you could end up in a whole world of problems. Go for something diplomatic.

Yorkie1

latecomer wrote: »

if you lay a hand on a minor without a very good reason you could end up in a whole world of problems. Go for something diplomatic.

Totally agree. Ignore the provocative post above that one.

phill99

I remember when you could wallop neighbours kids round the ear without fear of retribution or imprisonment. One or two people went too far and spoiled the fun for all of us.

jim22

Does anyone know what rights a householder has when a 12 year old is vandalising their car on their drive?

jc808

jim22 wrote: »

Does anyone know what rights a householder has when a 12 year old is vandalising their car on their drive?

Not sure how a 12-year-old can own a car, let alone a drive but... why would he want to vandalise his own property?

mangadarkogirl

i wouldn't dream of touching the child. It's just tricky talking to my neighbour when half the time she's actively telling him to do it.

aboard_epsilon

sounds like she is jealous and enviuse..
if you complain to her or anyone ..you will make the situation worse ..with that type of person.

the only way out is to get on her side ..

buy her kids Christmas presents ..easter eggs etc ..

you don't have to spend a lot fiver at Christmas ...£3 at easter ..£3 on birthdays ..

they will be your friends for ever ..and go out of their way not to upset you .


all the best.markj

asbokid

jim22 wrote: »

Does anyone know what rights a householder has when a 12 year old is vandalising their car on their drive?

The age of criminal responsibility is 10 in Britain. That's the lowest in Europe. British louts are famously early learners.

The car-crazy lad could be doing bird in the big house for tiddlers.

jim22

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ERICS_MUM

Could you involve the child in the gardening -perhaps watering or looking after "his own" plant such as a sunflower ? Or brushing the dog etc. He might not want to trash something he is involved in (bless him, sounds like his mum isn't doing the best of jobs with him).