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Not trying to be a Grinch or that mean old lady across the street....
However, I am tired of the neighbor boys playing football in my front yard.
We all have 1/3 of an acre, but there are large neighborhood parks within walking distance. The boys live across the street. They have room in their backyard, although they have a lot of trees.
About twice a week, though, the boys come across the street and throw and catch in MY front yard. Today the dad was out throwing the ball and they were catching it in my yard, running all over, falling down across my front walk, etc.
We have only lived here a couple of months and I don't want to be rude but I really don't understand this. My kids are a bit older and when they go outside they go to the parks or hang out at our backyard pool.
Yes, I know it is a lovely thing to see a dad playing with his son. I welcome that, in the street or in THEIR yard.
Any suggestions on how this could be handled politely?
Not trying to be a Grinch or that mean old lady across the street....
However, I am tired of the neighbor boys playing football in my front yard.
We all have 1/3 of an acre, but there are large neighborhood parks within walking distance. The boys live across the street. They have room in their backyard, although they have a lot of trees.
About twice a week, though, the boys come across the street and throw and catch in MY front yard. Today the dad was out throwing the ball and they were catching it in my yard, running all over, falling down across my front walk, etc.
We have only lived here a couple of months and I don't want to be rude but I really don't understand this. My kids are a bit older and when they go outside they go to the parks or hang out at our backyard pool.
Yes, I know it is a lovely thing to see a dad playing with his son. I welcome that, in the street or in THEIR yard.
Any suggestions on how this could be handled politely?
PS: Mods please move if wrong forum.
Have you politely asked them not to play in your yard?
It seems so obvious when you all put it that way. Now I feel silly.
I guess I haven't wanted to offend anyone since we are new here, but I will do so next time they are out.
Don't feel silly. It is ridiculous that you would even have to tell them. I would feel the same way. Our neighbors dog barks ALL the time. I will tell people to go have a conversation, no big deal. However, now faced with it I hate the fact.
I kept trying to catch them as we both came home and they were always dashing in the house. I was too chicken to knock on their door so I left them a nice note in their mailbox. The dog hasn't barked since. I am sure they had no idea the dog was that bad and it was annoying the hell out of me.
OP...Since you are new to the neighborhood, you should go immediately and simply speak to the father and tell him it is not ok with you. Rather than stew about it, and say nothing which implies consent.
I personally do not blame you. Football like you are describing has a potential for injuries, and guess who is liable since they are in your yard.
Since you are worried about first impressions, take a plate of treats and compliment him for being the type father that plays with his children....Use your own words "Yes, I know it is a lovely thing to see a dad playing with his son. I welcome that, in the street or in THEIR yard".
But, leave him with no doubts that you will not allow them to play in your yard. Don't think of it as being a grouch, think of it as protecting your investment against a potential lawsuit.
And, be sure to update us with how things go after you talk to him.
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.
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