Fencing/neighbours kids

FBaby

and then they will get bored when they get no response from your son. They are only interested because he is showing them attention and they think they can get something out of him.

minimoneysaver

I think you'll find that spraying bleach in someones eyes is assault. Did you take your son to the A&E to get his eyes checked out? I hope you did. I would hate to think that your son sustained long term damage from the incident.

In the meantime, get another fence put up in front of the fence that is already there. Your son has the right to play in his garden without risking being assaulted.

vroombroom

minimoneysaver wrote: »

I think you'll find that spraying bleach in someones eyes is assault. Did you take your son to the A&E to get his eyes checked out? I hope you did. I would hate to think that your son sustained long term damage from the incident.

In the meantime, get another fence put up in front of the fence that is already there. Your son has the right to play in his garden without risking being assaulted.

We ended up going to the local walk in centre and got saw straight away. They told us to wash with water (which we did straight away) and to take back if there was any further irritation, which there hasn't been. I never thought it was assault? Gosh:(

My son only goes to the wall when the kids call him over, which is almost every time we're in the garden. I've just moved his trampoline to the wall, just to give us time tomorrow to get some bamboo. I'll see if there is something we can get to grow up/around it as well.

Thanks again everyone, I appreciate it x

hgotsparkle

I know this isn't ideal but how about planting some tall bushes in front of the fence and then putting another fence in front of the bushes?
That way, theres a thick barrier. We had to do this to stop our dog from breaking down the fence to get to the neighbours dog.

I agree with phoning social services though, no child should have access to cleaning products, espeically containing bleach. How did the kid even know that its harmful though? Unless he though it might just be water but still, thats disgusting behaviour and the parents need to know that you are serious about this. You wouldn't be taking it lightly if the bleach had done severe damage, which thankfully, it hasn't.

PasturesNew

I'd put the bamboo fence up .... and another one 6' closer to the house - and not let my kid between the two without an adult being there.

What a horrible monster your neighbours are growing.

carolpinkdreamer

You should bear in mind that your son may be at school with these children soon. I agree that you should teach your boy not to go too near to the fence, and not to climb up. Although he is only small he should learn to stay away from unpleasant children. Now that he has been 'bleached' would seem a good time to start these discussions with him.

Yes, he can speak to them, and be civil, but he should keep his distance. That is a valuable lesson for children about to start school.

theoretica

I think you should report the incident for the sake of the other children - sounds like they could benefit from intervention to help them grow out of being little monsters.

It might be worth asking about an eye exam for your little one, just incase. Kids aren't good at knowing or reporting if their vision is a little off.

ska_lover

Get a fence up - that bleach throwing kid sounds like a demon!

vroombroom

thanks again everyone. The only thing that puts me off calling SS is - as carolpinkdreamer pointed out - the kids go to the school our son will eventually being too. He actually starts at the preschool in September. I don't want to cause any trouble as I'm sure they will know it was us.

We'll take the precautionary measures of blocking views/access to the fence.

flipper_72

I am not sticking up for the other family however once your child gets to 5/6 you will probably not be out supervising in the garden the whole time either. I used to only allow the children in the garden with an adult but now class our garden as where my kids 8&5 can play without me watching. It does however sound like they are not the most pleasant of children , if the fence has gaps between uprights is there a way to put extra panels in so that the gaps are filled? Bamboo isn't very strong and if the kids at the other side decide they want to remove it they would probably be able to snap bits off it to get to your child. Prickly bushes would also be good but would take too long to grow.