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New neighbours and tiny children running outside

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AmberDrop · 29/06/2020 19:25

This is more of a WWYD.... New neighbours moved in today, several houses along. They have five or six children with the oldest being around 7 and youngest a small baby.

Where we live is similar to a cul de sac but in an L-shape, if that makes sense. It means that the outside area does not have passing traffic but residents, delivery people and visitors can and do drive in and around the corner faster than they should. Their house is the first on the corner.

This afternoon, the children have been outside on their own on and off for the last 3-4 hours with no adults. One is around 5, one is about 3 and then there is a tiny tot who is only just walking. They have bare feet and are in harm’s way. The tiny one is walking up to parked cars and licking/touching them. He’s also been left outside completely on his own. My heart stopped when I saw him!

I can introduce myself tomorrow and mention the cars and that there is sometimes glass on the floor etc. And hope it doesn’t happen again.

I would hate them to get hurt. I’d welcome any advice...

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GwenSaturn · 03/07/2020 06:20

That's awful!

I wouldn't say anything to them as I don't think it would make any difference to people like this and it sounds like you might need to report them to social services anyway. If not now then possibly in the future and you don't want it coming back on you.

AmberDrop · 11/07/2020 09:35

Hi all

So the next few days were rainy and no sign of anyone. Then they had a huge family visit and more children running outside but not for long and more evident adults.

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MashedSpud · 11/07/2020 09:44

Report it.

Most people who allow their offspring to behave like they’ve been brought up by wolves are usually aggressive when confronted.

Mummytonicekids · 11/07/2020 17:59

I would anonymously inform children’s services as this situation is concerning. Road accidents, kidnapping etc

RednaxelasLunch · 11/07/2020 18:42

Report immediately. Those kids are in danger on the street with no supervision.

Contact the NSPCC, they will co ordinate a response, give as much info as you can and ask to remain anonymous.

Please do it now, don't wait for something awful to happen.

RednaxelasLunch · 11/07/2020 18:43

Any normal person while unpacking boxes would have a room set up with toys for the kids while they did that. There is no excuse

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