unsinkable Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I'm really hesitant to post this bc I'm really "live and let live" and don't want to overstep. But there is this gang of kids in my neighborhood who wander around with absolutely no parental supervision. Some of them look almost feral...there is a girl is so bossy and mean and tries to control everyone. She organizes football games and one boy always ends up on the ground, flat on his back. I'm afraid he'll break his spine or something. Oh, and speaking of feral, I need to call the dog warden. They have a dog that is never leashed. I can't say that they don't pick up his poop because I've never seen the dog poop...hmm... And there is a boy who must NEVER bathe. Seriously. It's as if a cloud of dirt follows him around. Is that in and of itself worthy of a CPS call? They sometimes hang out on a bridge over a creek nearby. And that, to me, is just. too. dangerous. There are better places to talk than a bridge over a creek. My kids know better. Another weird thing is that they spend all their holidays together. Where are the PARENTS? Who is raising these kids? So what do you think? Mind my own business? Or...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 It depends how old the kids are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 That's the type that can't handle adult intervention. I've seen kids like that. They're so peer dependent (probably due to public schooling) that when adults speak they only hear, "Wah, wah,, wah, wah..." srsly. You can't talk to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 How old are the kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 :smilielol5: :smilielol5: Love Peanuts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 :( Those poor kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 It depends how old the kids are. How old are the kids? I think most of them are about 8. But one boys still drags his blanket everywhere and sucks his thumb so I don't know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I think those kids need to move to Arthur's neighborhood. They roam a lot too but at least they have parents. I've seen them myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Other than the filthy kid, do you see any evidence that they're being taken care of by someone, somewhere? Or are they appearing in the same clothing every day? :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I think most of them are about 8. But one boys still drags his blanket everywhere and sucks his thumb so I don't know... Betcha the kid is a real piano virtuoso too. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I think most of them are about 8. But one boys still drags his blanket everywhere and sucks his thumb so I don't know... Don't let that blanket and thumb-sucking thing fool you. I know a kid like that who wrote a book report on Peter Rabbit that turned out to be quite intellectual: "In examining a work such as Peter Rabbit, it is important that the superficial characteristics of its deceptively simple plot should not be allowed to blind the reader to the more substantial fabric of its deeper motivations. In this report, I plan to discuss the sociological implications of family pressures so great as to drive an otherwise moral rabbit to perform acts of thievery, which he consciously knew were against the law." (Now that I think about it, this kid sounds like a homeschooler.) OTOH, his round headed friend kept procrastinating; I don't think he ever got around to writing the report at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Does the dog fly a plane too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 They are the Sunday Philosophy Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Gang of kids? Are the all of the same family? it sounds like they have different rules than your family and that makes you uneasy. The parents are probably at home or at work. The are obviously free range kids. There is nothing illegal or inherently dangerous about that. If your community has leash laws that are not being followed you can call about the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 :scared: :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 At least they are socializing. :coolgleamA: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Does one of the pretend to be a psychiatrist and charge the other kids money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Mouse Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 does one drag around a small piano and just start playing Bach ? for no reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I don't think I'd really "do" anything, except to make a point of saying hi and being friendly with them when I passed them. If they got to recognizing me, I might throw out a friendly question in passing "Catching anything?" if they're fishing off the bridge, etc. Just some little friendly connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songsparrow Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 And is there a tiny yellow bird, usually flying upside down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 There is a whole make believe cartoon world out there. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I know there's a mom - I see her (well, part of her) on a bike with a little kid riding behind. At least she believes in exercise and fresh air. But the poor blanket kid - do you know he spent half the night in a pumpkin patch? Fell asleep there! The only one who noticed was the bossy big sister. Gotta wonder where his folks were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 They do appear to be getting an education of some kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I think I know these kids! It's really weird; did you know that they're somehow capable of time travel? I know this sounds crazy. However, they were actually travelers on the Mayflower! They explained the crossing, first Thanksgiving, etc. to all of my kids when they were young. The weirdest part? They have video documentation to prove the whole thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I know there's a mom - I see her (well, part of her) on a bike with a little kid riding behind. At least she believes in exercise and fresh air. But the poor blanket kid - do you know he spent half the night in a pumpkin patch? Fell asleep there! The only one who noticed was the bossy big sister. Gotta wonder where his folks were. Not only that but the mom keeps running over this kid named Dale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I am DYING. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 So the picture that begins to emerge here is of a pack of gifted and talented, free range unschoolers, a few of them possibly possessing superpowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Not unschoolers. I've seen them at school. The girl with the red hair (or is it brown? I've seen it both ways) copies shamelessly from others and is constantly having to go to summer school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Hhhmm. Sounds like my son should probably join up with these kids, because I'm pretty sure all he hears when an adult speaks is "wah wah wah, wah wah wah wah wah..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahW Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I know there's a mom - I see her (well, part of her) on a bike with a little kid riding behind. At least she believes in exercise and fresh air. But the poor blanket kid - do you know he spent half the night in a pumpkin patch? Fell asleep there! The only one who noticed was the bossy big sister. Gotta wonder where his folks were. I heard that last Christmas the kids had to go and buy their own Christmas tree, too. Isn't that supposed be a family activity??? The tree they got was really, really small. Kinda sad looking, really. I guess they don't get much in the way of an allowance either. So distressing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Gasping....for.....air...... :smilielol5: I really wish we could like a post more than once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I think CPS should be called. We have that same pack of kids here. You wouldn't believe the little scraggly stick-tree that hey called a Christmas tree. And the kids each only have one change of clothes. It's so sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I don't know, I think the ring leader is somewhat wise. Every year mom and I cook a bazillion dishes on Thanksgiving and then have the whole thing to clean up afterward. There is something to be said for popcorn and toast!!!! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I heard that last Christmas the kids had to go and buy their own Christmas tree, too. Isn't that supposed be a family activity??? The tree they got was really, really small. Kinda sad looking, really. I guess they don't get much in the way of an allowance either. So distressing.... Aw...it wasn't such a bad little tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Is there school even a public school or some kind of co-op, because they were putting on a Christmas play(with no adult supervision whatsoever) and they were sort if doing the Nativity... Maybe private? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Well, you will defininitely have to call someone if you hear any kind of firearms. Low flying aircraft should be reported to the FAA... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Let's not forget the poor nutrition. I mean toast and popcorn for DINNER? Nevermind that it was a holiday dinner. Any dinner should have more food choices than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I can't speak for the OP, but DS tried to join in one day to play with them. I was trying to be cool, let him have some freedom, etc. He came home in 10 minutes crying because they physically hurt him. These kids are like wild animals. Sounds like our old neighborhood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I am so dense. At the beginning I thought the op was talking about real kids in her neighborhood and kept wondering why everyone was laughing and making jokes about it. Then when I saw the kids were 8 I started really feeling bad, thinking what's so funny about this situation usually this is a very compassionate group. Especially when it comes to children. Then it finally dawned on me that maybe I missed something the first time I read through. Now That I get it I will :rofl: :rofl: with you guy's This is funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 You know what's funny? These kids never seem to grow. It must be the poor nutrition. Perhaps they are aliens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I was just outside and I want to vent here about one of our neighbor's sons. At least once a week he goes on this meandering, pointless wander around the neighborhood including in and out of our fenced yard leaving this irksome dotted line everywhere he walks! Grr. Sorry to go o/t. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I was just outside and I want to vent here about one of our neighbor's sons. At least once a week he goes on this meandering, pointless wander around the neighborhood including in and out of our fenced yard leaving this irksome dotted line everywhere he walks! Grr. Sorry to go o/t. ;-) I get it. My neighbor's kid drags a stuffed tiger around everywhere he goes, talks to it like it's real, makes the most gruesome snow art, seems to be incapable of having an actual conversation with any adults, and is just not very polite. Good vocabulary though. His parents always look so tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I get it. My neighbor's kid drags a stuffed tiger around everywhere he goes, talks to it like it's real, makes the most gruesome snow art, seems to be incapable of having an actual conversation with any adults, and is just not very polite. Good vocabulary though. His parents always look so tired. The snow art would be especially concerning to me. Have you talked to his parents about his obvious need for therapy? Personally, I am more than irritated by my neighbor's cat. It is morbidly obese, consumes lasagna by the pan-full (he has stolen it from our dinner table), and torments their dog incessantly. I'm thinking of calling animal control. I mean, I love animals, but even I have limits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Lisa, I agree, obese cats are the worst. Well almost. The neighbor wife is the cutest sweetest thing, and man, if I had a figure like that! But the guy...holy cow, can that guy pack away a sandwich! He builds those things and they're as tall as his arm is long. How she puts up with him, I don't know. His poor teens, he's such a lousy example, won't lift a finger most weekends, sleeping on the couch while the rest of the family does yard work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 The king is a fink! :001_tt2: :ph34r: :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 My word, Valerie! I have seen this family, too! The wife does have an amazing figure, and the dad...well, there are just no words. To think, that after all of the trouble he puts his spouse and kids through, he got a sandwich named after him! Sometimes I just don't understand this world... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I have a gang like that in my neighborhood, too. They do this crazy dance... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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