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Just some opinions, please. 

My next door neighbor has an 11 year old son.  I really enjoy watching children and don't mind when they are a little loud or playing outside, but they need to have boundaries. When this boy has friends over they often play ball.  One time they were playing soccer and slammed the ball into my house.  Another time it hit the screen door in the porch and now the screen is loose.  Last weekend another neighbor told me their basketball hit my car several times, but when I'm sleeping or on my computer, I'm in the back of the house, so I don't hear much from the street.

Since we have adjoining back yards, I've offered mine so they will have lots of space to run and play. Yet again, a few minutes ago while posting on LP, I was startled by a ball being kicked into my house. I don't own the home, but what would I do if they broke the window?

I've tried to explain this to the parents, since they are very friendly.  A couple of times the mother has told them to play in the back yard after I ran out in a frenzy.  She doesn't speak English and I'm not sure the father understands me half of the time. The children definitely understand English very well. I know because they attend school and also this boy has a twin sister who is very sweet.

My biggest concern is my Toyota.  Of course any car, whether it's 10 years old or new, is just as important to the owner.  Not having a car can cost you a job.  I just bought mine in Nov when the engine in my other car unexpectedly died, so a car payment was added to my monthly budget and the burden of fixing a windshield or broken tail light would be a real hardship.  However, my personal financial status shouldn't matter.  The only difference is, if I had lots of money, I'd move!  (and I'd have a garage too!)  This experience has really changed my attitude about where I want to live.  Those over 55 communities sound really nice to me!  LOL

One person told me a soccer or basketball can't really do much damage.  He said if it were a baseball, then it would be different.  Can't a ball bouncing off of a car dent it or possibly crack a window or break off a side mirror?  Am I worrying for nothing?  This is adding stress to my life right now, so I need to do something quickly before it's too late.  If you think I am overreacting, let me know. 

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Comments

Avatar Coin Toss -
#1
No, you're not over-reacting at all. You've already reached the "wnough is enough" point.

Avatar justxploring -
#2
Thanks for your comment, Coin Toss. There's much more, but I didn't think anyone wanted to read a soap opera, so I had to edit. They also leave bikes, soda cans, sneakers and even clothing on the lawn which is between the 2 homes. The houses are very close together, so that's what you see when you're walking from my car to my front door. Actually, I can live with the aggravation. It's the scary thought that my car will be damaged or my window will be broken that worries me. Apparently the parents aren't too worried about their 2 vans, which is why I asked if I was overreacting. My other neighbor occasionally yells at the boys if a ball happens to bounce in his direction.
Avatar Miss Bee -
#3
I know that if my children when they were younger damaged others property I was the one who paid the damages and made my guys work it off, accidents happen in the course of playing, however the minors parents are liable.
I know everyone really hates disputes with neighbors, at least I do but sometimes you have no choice. Good luck with this situation.
Avatar justxploring -
#4
That's the problem, Miss Bee. I'd never collect the money.
Avatar emilyg -
#5
have someone who speaks their language write a note for you and hand it to parents. express your concerns fully in the note.
Avatar justxploring -
#6
Emily, I guess that's the best idea. Yes, a note will be clearer, since I'm never sure if I'm getting my point across. I think they are willing to listen, since they've cleaned up the yard before. However, it's Sunday and there are at least 4 soda cans on the lawn. Why someone would just drop an empty can on the grass when there are trash and recycle receptacles within a few feet is beyond my understanding. I realize people from all backgrounds can be sloppy and boys like to play ball, so this has nothing to do with people being foreigners. I've lived next to some "good ol boys" who were just as bad - worse.

I noticed that today they are playing with a smaller ball that probably can't harm anything. I'm really trying to maintain a good relationship with my next door neighbors. Last Sunday they had a party for their baby daughter's 1 year old birthday and I brought over a Teddy Bear. We ate cake together and had a nice time. I didn't stay long, but I started to talk to her friend who has lived here for many years. During our conversation she suggested I take courses at the local high school. Since they were kind enough to invite me, I didn't want to begin a debate. If you read today's blog entry, one will automatically assume I am some kind of bigot. That's not true at all...far from it! However, my grandparents didn't speak a word of English when they came to this country, but their neighbors weren't told to learn Russian or Polish.

Avatar justxploring -
#7
I didn't mean to post the second half of my last comment. I changed my mind after typing it. I am trying to keep race, nationality and religion out of it. Too bad comments cannot be deleted from blogs once submitted. I've had worse problems with "Rednecks" from Texas who smoked crack. Gosh, everyone's going to think I live in low class neighborhood. It's really pretty and very quiet. Just several rentals and so people are always moving in and out.

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