What can I do about this kid?

Question

My son was playing at the park. He's much younger than the other kids that were there but he was there with his older sister. Besides, the park is for kids anyway. Most of the people she hangs out with know he's going to "tag" along with her. Well, this kid just grabbed my son's pegs and flipped him over the handlebars of the bike. I've already talked to his mom and apparentely she doesn't care. He's only 15 so I can go kick his a$$ like I want to. Any suggestions on what I can do about this kid. His attitude needs adjustment.

Answer 1

You do have some recourse here.  You could take her to small claims court for any medical costs you incurred.  Just make sure you have the bill with you as proof.  Did you take any photos of his injuries?  Were there any adults or children (preferably adults) that witnessed this?  On a side note, I am always appalled at the lack of supervision at the park.  I have taken my nephew and I'm usually the only adult in site with several kids.  I'm not sure how old your son is but you may have to step up and supervise your child rather than give the responsibility to his older sister.  Teens are teens and inevitably, they get caught up in their friends rather than watching the younger ones.

Answer 2

Give your son a gun next time he goes to the park.

Answer 3

Tell your son to avoid him when possible. If he touches your son again then call the cops. I don't think you need to file a lawsuit or anything (that's going overboard in my opinion) but one visit from the cops would probably scare the kid into leaving him alone and solve the problem.

Answer 4

if his lazy@ss mom wont yell at him, you do it! this kid needs to be smacked, but since thats illegal, the next best thing is to tell him what a disrespectful little sh*t he is, and also let him know that next time you see him touch your child, you'll have your husband show him what happens to 'bad kids'; little a- holes who are raised by bad mothers are typically disrespectful to women but scared of men. he'll probably c**p his pants.

Answer 5

Is this a real question?  Because your grammar skills make it seem like you are only 15 yourself.

Answer 6

Talk to the parents again, and threaten to charge the kid with assault and harassment.

Answer 7

sue his a$$!!! or his parents if they refuse to take responsibility! that's assault and it's against the law

Answer 8

Call the cops - you can't take action against a minor but you can press charges after he lays hands on your son. Have him locked up for a while (probably not more than a few hours but it will still make an impression) and maybe he'll pick on kids his own age.

Answer 9

I would contact your local authorities and see if they have any advise.  The 15 yr old is getting to the age where the law can be brought in and may need to be if he is seriously endangering young children.  I would also let this child's mother know that you are serious and would hold them responsible for any harm that comes to your child.  That you would prosecute their son and file a law suit if he is injured.  I would also tell your daughter that these children that hurt her brother are not her friends, and if they approach them anywhere, that she should take her brother and come straight home.  Good luck with this.  It is hard dealing with children when their parents are part of the problem.

Answer 10

If this happens again I would call the police on that teenager if the mother doesn't care. That want I would do if someone like that react to me after it happened to my son. Right now I hardly don't think take my kids to the park that much because teenagers are hanging around and playing and they are not allowed in that place. 3 to 12 only but they don't care..

Answer 11

There is nothing you can do that won't get you in jail.  You might be able to complain to the police.  If it happens too often, the child may get into legal trouble.

Answer 12

i personally sue him and his family for assult and i know u want to but you cant kick his a$$ because then U could be charged with assult

Answer 13

Wow your grammar skills amaze me. I'm not convinced you are ten years old yourself.

Answer 14

po-lice

Answer 15

going to the park should be a safe and fun thing to do for kids i am a mother of two girls and even though they aren't over 3 years of age i have had problems where teens are careless and knocked them down... in Ur situation the best thing to do is complain to the police but that will make it a target for Ur son for jokes such as snitch and so on... if his mother doesn't care then next time u go to the park with him and if it happens again tell Ur son to defend himself so in this case it was an act of self defense and no on will get in trouble neither u or him and the other kid will learn his lesson for messing with Ur son ... best thing my mother ever taught me was if somebody hits u or messes with u don't let them hit them back don't just stand there but don't throw the first hit!