Quiver0f10 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 We live in a large subdivision and have @ 3/4 an acre of land with a section of woods and a small revine type area behind out house that abuts a large field. My 13 and younger kids play down this revine and a few weeks ago my 13 yo DD said she was down there, ALONE, and she noticed a teen boy in the woods staring at her. Our dog was outside and she called the dog, who chased the kid off. I went down there and looked around and told the kids to not go out there alone, ever. Tonight my 15 yo son went out there to get our cat and all of a sudden he hears this kid take off running. Once is weird, twice is scary! So I called the police and they came out and talked to my kids and said they were going to drive around and see what they can do. I wanted this documented and figured whoever this kid is might see the police car and know I mean business. So not even 15 minutes go by and they are back. The officer said the first house they went to, the kid answered the door. He told them he was jogging? in a field ? But the officer told him to stay away from our property and hopefully that will be the end of that. My Dh is worried cause it seems like the police knew exactly which house to go to. It just seemed odd they got the right house on 1st try, kwim? Well the kids are now forbidden to go outside without a teen boy or DH and I out there and they can no longer pla down the ravine. I figured because my 13 yo was with them and there was a group that they'd be safe. :001_huh: Did I over react or would this have creeped you out too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 No, you did not over-react, that's creepy and I agree with your hubby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncmomo3 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 It sounds like you and I have a similar land situation:subdivision, woods and revine w/ stream. If I saw a teen boy,twice, just standing watching (and I do have a 13yr. old dd too) yep, I'd probably-not probably--I would make a call. Did it upset your dd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I agree, creepy. You did the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria/ME Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 You can NEVER be too careful. And I'm thinking that if he had wanted to make friends, play or get to know your kids he wouldn't have ran, kwim? And ya, wierd the police knew where to go to...maybe it was a lucky shot in the dark that they found him right away, maybe not. Not something you had to worry about back when I was a kid....doggone it...I hate having to be this cautious, but I think it's a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 No, I don't think you over-reacted at all. And I would have those same supervision requirements for outdoor play. Yuck. Kids can't even be kids anymore and play in their own yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 You definitely did the right thing! That would have creeped me out too. Hopefully he won't come back since he knows you called the cops on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 My DD wasn't scared, but she is niave, so we all had a good talk earlier. When we were kids we were out all over the neighberhood until well after dark. I miss the good old days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Did I over react or would this have creeped you out too? You didn't overreact and yes, I would have been creeped out too. You did the right thing. Good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWSJ Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 If you know the house where the teen lives ask the police if there were other reports of problems there, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 One note: It may not be as odd as you think that the police knew where to go. If it is their job to patrol your area, they may know more about you and your neighbors than you think. We were surprised at the efficiency of the sheriff's department in our area when we needed them once. Finding someone quickly doesn't necessarily mean there is something wrong with that person, even though I would definitely be concerned in your shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I'd be creeped out, and curious who he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 we had a trespasser - the cop knew who it was by the description. Granted, he lived in the neighborhood (i'm bummed he moved), and there was only one teenager with dreadlocks living there - but still! I'm guessing the child has been in trouble of some sort. I think that your guidelines are more than fair - we had to put a fence up because since the tornado everyone thinks that our driveway is a road to their property. UGH. Hopefully it's nothing, but you did right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Nope, not overreacting. You've got to listen to that inner voice, you know? I agree that it seems creepy and weird. I'd make the same decision you and dh did. Better safe than sorry, yk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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