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The answer to both of your latter questions is yes. A playground is for smaller kids, and the equipment is geared for smaller kids. Once the kids become older (some playgrounds will have signs saying the equipment is for children 5-12 or in that general range), they need to find something else to do rather than hang at a playground. Especially if they are sitting on equipment that they are too big for, and preventing smaller children from using it. Especially if they are disruptive and vandalizing and misusing the equipment. This issue has nothing to do with unfair perceptions of teenagers. It has to do with teen-agers who are acting disruptive. I don't think the original post comes off as viewing teens as monsters.
True. Hopefully asking them to move off of the equipment would be enough. Even if there is a guideline that the equipment is for ages 5-12, that doesn't make sitting on it illegal. If they are doing drugs, drinking, or vandalizing, that's different. I would call the police or other park authority in that case.
i just would rather not get into it with them, you know? i could see myself telling them to leave and getting into an argument with a bunch of kids
All people were suggesting was ASKING them nicely if your kids could please play for awhile on the playground equipment and while you understand they are "big" kids and having fun, could they please keep the language in check while there are small kids around. :Thanks SO much, I'd really appreciate it!" (smiling sweetly)
Big difference from "getting into it", "telling" them what to do and "getting into an argument"
Someone here is defending the rights of punk teenagers (young teens...whatever) to be rotten on a public playground? How can you possibly defend that? A playground is for younger kids to run & play without hearing the f bomb & being blocked while trying to slide down a slide.
I say get those punks out of there & let them come back if they plan on sliding, swinging, takining turns with other children & using clean language. Call the police for sure!
Not defending "punk kids" - just saying asking doesn't hurt. She said she wanted her kiddos to be able to play on the playground. Fine - before calling the police or pulling out a weapon, just ASK. May work. May not. Doesn't hurt to try the least confrontational thing FIRST.
Carrying is not flashing. Your cell phone, which you carry, can be used to call in a cadre of men with guns.
You always have the choice of having a conversation before taking any threatening action whatsoever.
And of course, if you are uncomfortable with self-defense, don't do it. To each his own.
Not uncomfortable with self-defense....There is a difference however between self-defense and threatening (your word not mine) kids at a public playground.
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