Really annoyed with local kids in our street. Ds 8 can't play out without this bunch of girls winding him up, pushing and shoving him, general name calling. I have encouraged him yo stand up for himself but I think he feels a bit overwhelmed. They have now started throwing things at my windows, keep banging on the front door and being real pains in the arses. Obviously their parents don't seem to be bothered about their behaviour as these kids live on the same street and they haven't come out to see what's happening. Anyway I lost it a little while a go and told the ringleader to fuck off 
. Admittedly not the nicest thing to say to a child but I saw red and sometimes it's the only way to get across how angry I get with them. If anyone has any better ideas on how to get rid of them the advice would be much appreciated.