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I think you are absolutely correct to not want them simply assuming they can use someone else's yard without asking. I would simply say " Hey guys, I really don't want you playing in my yard, thanks." In this sue happy society, there might even be some liability issues if one of them gets hurt. After all, you knowingly let them do it.
If they persist, take up dirt bike riding and use their yard for a test track.
Thank you everyone for your replies. My husband thinks that although it is presumptuous, it's not a big deal. But then again, he is rarely home when they are over here. I think you are giving me the gumption I need to say what needs to be said.
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Originally Posted by arwenmark
Perhaps your house used to have kids in it that played with those across the street and playing in your yard or both yards was something they were used to and just did not think about the fact that the new owners might not want them there.
Interesting thought, but I don't think so because the previous owners had all grown children, and the owners before them were elderly.
How far is the park exactly? We live across a park, and I don’t hesitate to let them play there. If it were a few blocks, however, I would have to go with them.
As soon as you mentioned football on your property, I immediately thought lawsuit. Friendly neighbors are not shy about suing if they have a good lawyer and can get money.
How far is the park exactly? We live across a park, and I don’t hesitate to let them play there. If it were a few blocks, however, I would have to go with them.
As soon as you mentioned football on your property, I immediately thought lawsuit. Friendly neighbors are not shy about suing if they have a good lawyer and can get money.
It's a couple of blocks. I can see not wanting the kids to go by themselves, but what about when the Dad is with them? Why does the Dad think it's ok for his son/s to be playing in my front yard? It's one thing if they were in the street and the ball went wayward a time or two. But no, the kid/s make a bee line for my yard and the Dad just sets up the throws in our direction.
Can a football break a window? I want to know what happens when the kid misses and the ball goes through one of our windows.
Why don't they play in their own yard? Ugh, drives me crazy.
It's a couple of blocks. I can see not wanting the kids to go by themselves, but what about when the Dad is with them? Why does the Dad think it's ok for his son/s to be playing in my front yard? It's one thing if they were in the street and the ball went wayward a time or two. But no, the kid/s make a bee line for my yard and the Dad just sets up the throws in our direction.
Can a football break a window? I want to know what happens when the kid misses and the ball goes through one of our windows.
Why don't they play in their own yard? Ugh, drives me crazy.
The people who lived there before probably allowed it. Just tell them politely that you do not. No reason to feel bad. It IS your yard, after all.
It's a couple of blocks. I can see not wanting the kids to go by themselves, but what about when the Dad is with them? Why does the Dad think it's ok for his son/s to be playing in my front yard? It's one thing if they were in the street and the ball went wayward a time or two. But no, the kid/s make a bee line for my yard and the Dad just sets up the throws in our direction.
Can a football break a window? I want to know what happens when the kid misses and the ball goes through one of our windows.
Why don't they play in their own yard? Ugh, drives me crazy.
Yeah. It’s especially weird a parent is not only allowing their kids to play in your yard but are joining in. I would just ask nicely for them to play somewhere else instead. I would just ask politely that they don’t play in your yard. If you are wanting to be less direct:
1) Have your kids play in their yard.
2) Make sure the neighbors can hear you and then go out and tell your kids it’s rude to play on other people's properties.
If they don’t get it, just ask them politely to stop. Of course this plan involves your kids and some people might think it’d be like using them as pawns.
Why don't they? I know the back yard has trees. What's the situation with their front yard?
It is on a slight hill so not completely flat, but their back yard is flat. (Their house is on a corner so I can see the backyard when I go for walks) . My front yard also has trees so IDK.
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