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What should I do about the neighbors kids?

Okay first off I have 3 kids. I let them play outside with their friends. But there is this one lady who offers to watch her two grandkids. When her grandkids come over she immediately sends them over to my house. And if my kids are not off the school bus yet they use my children's swingset and bikes. Last weekend they were over here for 7 hours. They also say that there hungry and thirsty. I have fed them before and no she is not poor. I have also sent them back home to eat because I should not have to feed and babysit anyone elses kids. What should I do or say to make them stop coming over so much? I am not a free babysitter and I feel like the grandmom is using me like I am.

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  • Jenny
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    I would NOT talk to the grandma. She knows that she is using you and if you try to talk to her, she'll become defensive. Just keep sending the kids home. You can make up excuses, just keep sending them home immediately when they show up.

    I had a neighbor who kept sending her grandson over to my house whenever he was visiting her. It didn't stop until her grandson got tired of coming to my house because he knew that I was going to send him right back.

  • 9 years ago

    I had a similar issue. The grandkids of our old neighbor would come over CONSTANTLY, to play on our swingset and all that. At first I didn't mind. But several times they came over when the kids were busy and once even during a party. Then I found out they were coming over when I wasn't there! And soon they were stealing things-my son's bike and my daughter's birthday balloons and many others. Their grandma didn't speak English so I couldn't talk to her but eventually I just threatened to call the cops.

    For you, I'd talk to the grandma. Tell her that you cannot have the kids for that long and that they need to call before they come over for a long time. If she doesn't listen, don't let the kids play with your kids' stuff. Take them home and remind the grandma about your talk. Keep it up and she'll get the jist.

  • 'sup
    Lv 5
    9 years ago

    You walk on over to the grandma's house when there are no kids present and have a cup of coffee and sit down and tell her you really like her grandkids, that they are so so sweet but you have a few concerns mainly being that they are playing with your children's toys without anyone watching them and you just don't want to see anyone get hurt. And that maybe they can come over between 4 to 5 (example, pick a time) so your kids have time to do their homework and get their errands done....you want to raise responsible children after all!!

    Basically, make it non-confrontational, limit the time to your convenience and if they want food while they are there you say, "ok! I'm sure your grandma has something" and send them back to their own house. But talking to the grandma is a must.

  • 4 years ago

    at the start, you refer to the mummy and father of the youngsters. If that doesn't artwork, call the police and checklist the harassment. What you're brushing off right this is that they are childrens and are having exciting coming up mischief. they're going to the two recover from it or improve the mischief till severe injury is finished. If the mummy and father at the instant are not conscious their childrens are doing this, then it might serve every physique to tell them of the particular fact and notice in the event that they'd self-discipline them. the two way, taking photos a baby is the incorrect situation to do. I performed video games like this while i develop right into a baby, and if between the adults ever shot me with a bb gun, they only began a conflict. that may not remedy your problems, I assure it.

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Just tell the kids to go back to grandma's house, you're kids aren't allowed playing today. Or get a fence and keep it locked. I know it's an expense, but think of it as an insurance policy. If those kids come in your yard and play on your stuff, get hurt, you can get sued.

  • 9 years ago

    'sup has it right. Be non-confrontational and friendly. Let her know that you are concerned about the issue of liability - the children could get hurt on the swings or have a severe reaction to food you fed them. Maybe she does not know how to occupy them and you could make suggestions.

    I would put the bikes away or lock them up anyway - it would not be fair to your own children to let their things be damaged by other kids.

  • yorkie
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    put your kids toys away, lock everything up as much as you can and take your kids out.

    just to the park or something, so they can still play.

    or call cps, say you have random kids around, not from the area...

    do you know the parents of the kids? can you talk to them when they drop the kids off?

    if i left my kid with my parents, i would like to think my parent was looking after him and doing things with him. baking, reading, colouring. lego. all kid stuff...

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    tell her she needs to start paying you , otherwise she can take care of her grandkids you have enough to do already

  • 9 years ago

    Send them home

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    lie,your kids are sick,your kids have the dentist,doctor,soccer training

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