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Kids who don't know how to behave around others

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Doveblu · 29/11/2024 17:36

Just had a literal run-in with a kid, who must have been about twelve, who lives and plays out on my estate.

It's properly dark, I got in from work, went to bring in my wheely bin from the pavement and was scooted into from behind, as I turned it around.

Both fine really (my first instinct was to ask, despite being shocked), but when I explained he needed to be more careful (for himself and others), I got "well you were in my way".

I wasn't planning to say any more, but I was just taken aback that he couldn't possibly be at fault, let alone sorry. He could have really hurt someone and had actually really given me a fright until I realised what had happened.

I told him he was being very rude and I'd actually been very reasonable with him. He was going too fast, he couldn't stop, he didn't see me, I should fuck off...then he took a photo of me (?) with his phone and scooted off.

I suspect he knows his parents will allow this sort of behaviour and they'll think I'm the problem too.

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mathanxiety · 29/11/2024 17:39

His parents have failed him. I doubt his life will turn out well with an attitude like that.

Hope you're ok.

cansu · 29/11/2024 17:41

Sad but not unusual.

Riapia · 29/11/2024 17:58

His mum is obviously not on MN.
All children of MN’ers are always described as being “amazing”.
😉😁😁.

Dweetfidilove · 29/11/2024 18:00

YANBU at all. It's also a certain sort that tells adults to fuck off ☹️

Notsurewhatithink · 29/11/2024 19:05

It's a public order offence to tell someone to fuck off and it sounds like he is over the age of criminal responsibility. Just saying...

Devilsmommy · 29/11/2024 19:34

Riapia · 29/11/2024 17:58

His mum is obviously not on MN.
All children of MN’ers are always described as being “amazing”.
😉😁😁.

🤭 so true

Merrymess · 29/11/2024 19:37

Notsurewhatithink · 29/11/2024 19:05

It's a public order offence to tell someone to fuck off and it sounds like he is over the age of criminal responsibility. Just saying...

Because the police will give a shit about a kid telling someone to Fuck Off.

Notsurewhatithink · 29/11/2024 21:41

Merrymess · 29/11/2024 19:37

Because the police will give a shit about a kid telling someone to Fuck Off.

I know!... I only discovered this the other week though and it has changed my perspective on the way people behave in public somewhat!

Dweetfidilove · 29/11/2024 21:49

Notsurewhatithink · 29/11/2024 21:41

I know!... I only discovered this the other week though and it has changed my perspective on the way people behave in public somewhat!

I did not know it is 😳

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