Kesslebrooke Station Homeowners Association

Some of the children of this neighborhood need to be more respectful of other people's property.   Whether it is running through landscaping, riding bikes through yards, or throwing rocks, I have seen it all and it has all happened in my front yard.   I worked very hard to make my home look nice only to have it ruined by some kids who don't care or don't know better.    I end up looking like and being labled as a jerk who hates kids if I open my mouth or tell them to stop.    There is a park for kids to play in.....my front yard is not a playground....and guess who is responsible should a kid get hurt in my yard...I am.  How is that fair?

Budlight,

     I agree, and I can say with absolute cerainty that my child has done all of that and more.  No matter how much I talk to him, it is better when I can give an example so please fee free to stop by (106 Tabilore Loop) and tell me if I need to have a refresher conversation with my child (Tyson, TJ is his name).  This is an open invitation to anyone else also.

Thanks,

Michelle

I agree as well, and my wife, Tanya, and I echo what Michelle says about letting our children know when they are doing something that others find offensive, and to let us know if you think it's appropriate.   Since we can't be with our kids at all times, especially if we are going to allow them to grow and hopefully become responsible citizens, we are both grateful for anyone informing our kids (and us) about how their behavior or actions might be offensive or intrusive.  Kids will be kids, and for the most part, these kids aren't doing anything I never did, but I did pay the consequences of making poor choices, and so will our children.   

Unfortunately, not everyone in this neighborhood has the same attitude.  Last week Tanya noticed a couple of children riding their bikes through the yards of several neighbors.  She asked the children not to do so and they continued their actions.    Tanya then addressed each of the two childrens' parents about the situation who said they would take care of it.  Later, one of the parents came back to Tanya to clarify what the issue was and whether the kids were riding though OUR yard.  The answer was no, they were riding through other peoples' yards.  The parent then asked if the owner of those yards said anything about it (no they didn't because they weren't home) and then essentially said that until his/her kids are told otherwise, he/she didn't have a problem with it. 

And people wonder why there is so much disrespect for other peoples' property in this country. 

What if they were throwing rocks at the houses?  What if it was their yard, and we just watched someone vandalize it? The fact of the matter is, INTENTIONALLY riding--or walking-- through someone's yard is considered trespassing and is both criminally and civilly actionable.  Although that isn't the point, really, the bigger issue is just basic respect for other people's property. 

Dan Neilsen

12 Tabilore Loop

Thanks you two for replying to my previous post.   I wanted to put that out there to see if I was off my rocker or not