What should I do after neighbour's kids threw rocks in my backyard?

Question

I just moved in this house about a year and half. Everything was fine until couple of minutes ago rocks falling in my backyard from next house. I caught two neighbour's kids were throwing rocks to my backyard.

I am scared and should I contact police? Would they do anything good?

Answer 1

Throw em back- kidding

if it happens frequently tell an authorized person, like the police

Answer 2

Yes you do have a problem but the problem is with your neighbours and not you - sounds as tho you try to be a good neighbour.

I would not throw the rocks back as the kids would probably use them again to throw back in your yard

Perhaps you should say thanks - I will build a garden edge with them - if they have no adverse reaction from you then the rock throwing will lose its appeal - other than that perhaps ignoring them may also reduce the challenge and they may lose interest

By all means let the police know so that it its on record and make sure that nothing is within reach of the kids so that they can use it for ammunition.

Another thought - maybe get a dog, one that is very protective - to keep them from your property  

Answer 3

Kids that are sitting around throwing rocks in your yard have way too much free time on their hands.

I doubt the parents will do anything about it.

They obviously don’t spend enough time with their kids nor do they give there kids enough to do - to keep them occupied in a constructive way.

The parents are the problem, not the kids.

If you can’t get anything accomplished by speaking to the parents or reporting the incidences to the police (I say incidences because it WILL happen again) – have a rock throwing party.

Invite all your friends and family over for a barbeque and tell them all to bring a rock (or two) with them. If you see the kids in their yard have everyone throw rocks at them.

You will all be “just having a bit of fun” – like, no doubt, the kids were doing. But they (and their parents) will see how frightening (and dangerous) it can be to have rocks thrown at you.

Answer 4

try to be very nice about it because if you get tough sounding, you will make the problem worse............

you have spoken nicely to the Mum i think you said..so keep it nice........& be friendly to the kids, i dont know how old the kids are

so just be careful ...

Answer 5

When they openly cuss like that in their own backyards..thier parents usually do not care if they do, and they usually learn it at home..most kids that cuss that close to home in a loud manner know thier parents wont do anything..you have a few polite sounding kids around thier home area..that will cuss like that when not within earshot of thier parents becuase thier parents will bend thm over thier knees and take care of it..i would suggest taking pictures of the rocks and dating them..then clean them up and date another picture of a clean yard..then if it happens again take pictures again..and then call the police to see...You will have hard proof here then..Eventually they will fine the parents if it continues..and they may possibly try to stop them then

Answer 6

If it was me of course I would tell their parents first, and if that doesn't work three words aim and fire haha or should I say aim and throw lol j/p thatz wat they probably want you to do so they could get money off you...  

Answer 7

Try and approach their parents - your neighbours.  Considering their kids are behaving like thugs I would be wary of them too!  Just inform them that it has been happening and it has scared you.  

If they don't respond well and it continues I would contact your local police station to be on the safe side.  

Answer 8

contact the neighbor directly, face to face.

Answer 9

Kids now days no longer have parents that seem to give a rip about what their children are doings.

I know a very wealthy man that has made millions in real estate he won't allow renters with boys to rent from him .  His reason, he said mothers make their daughters mind but not their sons.  According to to what I have seen in my own family that is true.

It's unfortunate that it seems to be the same with your neighbors.

Don't bother to thumbs down this answer because I said MY family not YOURS...  

Answer 10

Regardless I would report the incidence so that it is at least on file so if it does happen again it will be noted as a repeat offense.  I always file a report so that if anything else transpires I have evidence with the police department that it was an ongoing case of harrassment or destruction of property.  Last fouth of July some kids put fireworks in our mailbox and it actually caught fire.  I had no proof of who did it but my son guessed it might be a boy he wasn't getting along with.  It's just a good idea to always file a report so that if it escalates you have documentation for court or what have you.  It's good that you've spoken to the parents but it's not always enough.  As the parent of a teenager we are not always aware of what they're doing every minute of the day....be it good or bad!  

Answer 11

if you feel contacting the parents would be confrontational, then i suggest you at least log the incident with your local police, and if anything like this happens again, try getting photographs, i leave my camera handy in the house so i can take pics of visiting wildlife etc, take a couple of snaps, that way if you contact the police again, 1-they have a record of history, and 2-proof this time to approach the parents