Firefighters II

[poliphilo]

The kids had another go at burning down the fence on the far side of the back alley- only this time there were five of them when I went out with my bowl of water and  I got shouted at and had burning sticks waved in my face. I decided (if indeed you actually make decisions in these situations) that I'd call their bluff and just get on with the job- so I did and came out of it unscathed- but it has rattled me some.

Comments

[idahoswede.livejournal.com]

Same girls included in the bunch? Are they recognisable as neighbourhood kids?

[greybeta.livejournal.com]

Man, kids these days, no respect. Bravo for calling their bluff!

[frumiousb.livejournal.com]

Yikes. Can you talk to your other neighbors about the problem? Perhaps they can identify the parents in question...

[strange-complex.livejournal.com]

That sounds rather horrible. I don't think I've got any sensible advice to give - I can only say I'd be bloody rattled myself in the circumstances!

[momof2girls.livejournal.com]

WTF?? Why are these kids trying to burn down the fence?

I'd be careful about confronting them - if they will attempt arson, they might attack you. Don't risk your own life, even for a good cause!

[jfs.livejournal.com]

Next time, take a camera?

When driving on the motorway, a friend has often caused someone tailgating the car she's in to slow down and back off by waving her mobile phone at them as if she's taking a picture. (Not, I hasten to add, when she's been the driver.)

[suemars.livejournal.com]

kids now are scary, and not afraid of anyone or anything, and so disrespectful. i think they figure nothing will happen to them. too bad you don't have a big hose and could reallly get them.

[besideserato.livejournal.com]

Oh, my... glad to know you're OK.

[queen-in-autumn.livejournal.com]

I think it's great that you confronted them again -- but have you also thought about calling the police next time??

[mokie]

Maybe waterballoons? A bucket of them ready near the door in case the kids come back, and you can let fly at the general area, fire and kids both. Or maybe a 'supersoaker' type of water gun?

A drenching might do them some good. At the very least, their parents are likely to notice them coming home soaking wet. :)