How to deal with an annoying kid?

Question

I play basketball in the morning and this very annoying child (about ten years old), always bother me. He kicks me when I am about to shoot, play infantile games, and has a bad mouth.

I try ignoring him but it is impossible not to. I got to the point where I wanted to punch him in the face. It would also make me look bad if I did because I am going to college and he is going to middle school. I tried telling him to stop his games but he doesn't listen. The other option I had to do was tell his mom. After I told on him, he got mad and threw the ball at his sister making her cry.

I have anger issues. I might actually knock him out if he gets me mad enough. Is there an approach anyone can suggest to me. Any help would be appreciate. I don't want to stop playing in the morning because of a kid.

Answer 1

Ask him if he wants to shoot some hoops with you and instead of showing how you feel, try and be friendly with him. Kids that age always want someone older to look up to. Maybe even get him his own basketball. He's obviously needing some attention, but seeking it in a negative way.

If that doesn't work, maybe you can find somewhere else to play.

If that doesn't work, call the police, explain the situation and maybe they'll come out just to give him a good scare. They could tell him he's breaking the law by harrassing you.

Answer 2

I work at a daycare, and from my experience I have learned that kids crave attention all the time. Sometimes they dont know how to get your attention so they resort to violence or tantrums. The best thing to do is try to tslk to him, see if he wants to play with you. Or just let him shoot a couple of times with you, and give him LOTS of praise even if he doesnt make the shot. That should help...Good Luck!!

Answer 3

The kid is full of pee and vinegar like many 10 year olds.  I hope you do not actually think you can punch a 10 year old and it will pass without you having to pay.  Your anger issues will really be tested when some guy tougher than you steps in.   I think you should pass on the basketball because the kid is not going to go away because you are upset.   Think twice, sir, before you do something that could destroy your reputation.  We are talking a potential crime that could destroy your post college plans.    

Answer 4

Play with other adults or people your age.

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Answer 5

i would tell you to be nice to him and try to be his friend, but since you have anger issues i think it'd be better if you stay away from the kid, don't argue with him just talk to his mom, tell her you'll call the cops if he doesn't stop...

don't let a kid get on your last nerves and when you are about to lose it remember he's just a kid and you are older, and more mature!!!

good luck

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Answer 6

Man, I really sympathize with you.  It's pathetic when a kid is so out of control that they bully a grown adult - and society and their parents have created a situation where they get away with it!  

If I were you I would do 2 things - become the biggest PITA his mother has ever seen, until she teaches him some manners or bans him from the court.  It's her JOB to make sure her offspring is not making other people miserable!  Bug the s----t out of her - demanding she make him stop, no excuses! -  until she does her job!  You have every right.  As far as him torturing his sister - you know what?  That is also his mother's problem, not yours!

The second thing - is it a public court?  Is it under jurisdiction of the neighborhood?  What?  Kicking you is actually assault and battery, and so is public obscenity (although most of today's youth don't seem to know it).  You need to get some authority involved here.  Even talking to a cop about them scaring the bejeezus out of the little brat or his do-nothing mother, might be a good move.  

Not only do you have a right to stop this - whether he is a kid or not he is infringing upon your rights - but a 10-yr-old who is harassing people at will, will grow up to harass people at will.  He needs to be seriously dealt with NOW.  

Take off the kid gloves, stand up for yourself, and stop apologizing for it.  Is there anything about your behavior that encourages him?  Why does he think he can get away with it?  I sense you are very polite - which is great - except you need to convey that you will not put up with it.  You are bigger - use your body language to send a message.  You can't kick him back (unfortunately) but you can grab his leg and hold onto it while you loudly make a point.  You can use your body to move INTO him when he gets in your space.  Don't allow him an inch.  

Finally, can you get a friend to play with you in the morning?  This kid might be less willing to push around 2 adults, and might lose interest after time.    

Answer 7

Where are you playing at?  You could bring it up the the facility manager and the manager can talk to the kids parent for you.  Where is the kids mother while all this is going on?