You won't believe what this Aussie did after a neighbour's kid's irritating behaviour
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VanessaC
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Most of us swear to ourselves now and again to remain calm and composed when somebody or something provokes our anger. But if we get angry enough, we all know how taking the high road just doesn’t cut it. This is exactly why we have to admire one Australian man's patience and level-headedness after a neighbour's child pushed him to the brink with their misbehaviour.
Social media user @javelinface recently shared the note he sent to his neighbours after their kid's annoying antics.
'Neighbour's kids keep throwing stuff over the fence. Balls. Toy cars. Shoes. Bottles. Rubbish. Keys,' he said, adding that the child had thrown a ball so hard that it came smashing into their side light.
'I was pretty d*** close to sending the ball back over with a knife stuck in it,' the man wrote.
He added that while he empathised with the parents as the child was recently diagnosed with ADHD, he’s also familiar with the condition.
‘I was extremely ADHD as a child, and still knew boundaries,’ he said. ‘By being ADHD myself, I am empathising less.’
It is unclear if this was a self-diagnosis on his part.
Rather than seek revenge, he sent his neighbour a polite but firm note explaining that the ball had broken their side light and warned that if it happened again, he wouldn't be returning the child's items.
His decision to act calmly and maturely was widely praised online, with many people commending him on his level-headed response to the annoying situation.
One user wrote, 'This is a much nicer note than I would have left, that’s for sure. They also wouldn’t be getting any of their stuff back.'
Another added, 'Our neighbours' kids have damaged our fence twice kicking their footballs. They are old enough to know better (10+years) yet they continue to climb over our fence to their balls when we’re not there.'
A third said, 'Totally sympathise. Our neighbours' kid constantly kicks his ball, sometimes two or three in our garden every day. We chuck it back and it’s over again 10 minutes later. The dad’s an a**e so there’s no getting through to them. The knife is a tempting solution.'
We all know that Australia is a great place to grow up, with lots of open spaces and plenty of recreational activities for children to enjoy. Unfortunately, this great environment lends itself to a little too much fun at times, particularly when it comes to certain kids pestering their neighbours.
We only hope his young neighbour caught on to his hint and refrained from sending toys flying over the fence!
Understanding ADHD in Children
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), with a deeper understanding, can be seen as a livewire that kids deal with every day. It's known to affect their impulse control, concentration abilities, and social interactions–often leaving them vulnerable and misunderstood. However, it's not the kids' mission to drive us up the wall–it's something they grapple with on a regular basis.
ADHD is primarily due to reduced volume of certain brain structures, with a particular emphasis on the frontal lobe. This part of the brain is associated with executive functions like decision-making or impulse control.
It’s important to remember that it’s more complicated when dealing with ADHD. Kids aren’t behaving this way by choice, and reactions like impulsive ball-throwing are often beyond their conscious control. Alongside parental guidance and behavioural therapy, medical intervention is sometimes necessary to help the brain better manage impulse control.
Children with ADHD may not fully comprehend the boundaries they cross until the problem reaches an apex–like smashing a neighbour’s light. The kids are not just being naughty; they need support and understanding from adults around them. They may also be the ones more frustrated than anyone else.
It might be more productive–and less destructive–to consider their unique circumstances, approach their parents politely, and recommend seeking professional help. After all, we were all kids once, right? But imagine if we had ADHD on top of just plain old mischief.
Let's exercise a bit more patience and empathy towards others! And always remember that a calm and polite approach is generally the best, particularly with kids.
Have you ever had an issue with a neighbour's kids behaving badly? What did you do, and what was the outcome? Share your experience with us in the comments section below!
Social media user @javelinface recently shared the note he sent to his neighbours after their kid's annoying antics.
'Neighbour's kids keep throwing stuff over the fence. Balls. Toy cars. Shoes. Bottles. Rubbish. Keys,' he said, adding that the child had thrown a ball so hard that it came smashing into their side light.
'I was pretty d*** close to sending the ball back over with a knife stuck in it,' the man wrote.
He added that while he empathised with the parents as the child was recently diagnosed with ADHD, he’s also familiar with the condition.
‘I was extremely ADHD as a child, and still knew boundaries,’ he said. ‘By being ADHD myself, I am empathising less.’
It is unclear if this was a self-diagnosis on his part.
Rather than seek revenge, he sent his neighbour a polite but firm note explaining that the ball had broken their side light and warned that if it happened again, he wouldn't be returning the child's items.
His decision to act calmly and maturely was widely praised online, with many people commending him on his level-headed response to the annoying situation.
One user wrote, 'This is a much nicer note than I would have left, that’s for sure. They also wouldn’t be getting any of their stuff back.'
Another added, 'Our neighbours' kids have damaged our fence twice kicking their footballs. They are old enough to know better (10+years) yet they continue to climb over our fence to their balls when we’re not there.'
A third said, 'Totally sympathise. Our neighbours' kid constantly kicks his ball, sometimes two or three in our garden every day. We chuck it back and it’s over again 10 minutes later. The dad’s an a**e so there’s no getting through to them. The knife is a tempting solution.'
We all know that Australia is a great place to grow up, with lots of open spaces and plenty of recreational activities for children to enjoy. Unfortunately, this great environment lends itself to a little too much fun at times, particularly when it comes to certain kids pestering their neighbours.
We only hope his young neighbour caught on to his hint and refrained from sending toys flying over the fence!
Understanding ADHD in Children
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), with a deeper understanding, can be seen as a livewire that kids deal with every day. It's known to affect their impulse control, concentration abilities, and social interactions–often leaving them vulnerable and misunderstood. However, it's not the kids' mission to drive us up the wall–it's something they grapple with on a regular basis.
ADHD is primarily due to reduced volume of certain brain structures, with a particular emphasis on the frontal lobe. This part of the brain is associated with executive functions like decision-making or impulse control.
It’s important to remember that it’s more complicated when dealing with ADHD. Kids aren’t behaving this way by choice, and reactions like impulsive ball-throwing are often beyond their conscious control. Alongside parental guidance and behavioural therapy, medical intervention is sometimes necessary to help the brain better manage impulse control.
Children with ADHD may not fully comprehend the boundaries they cross until the problem reaches an apex–like smashing a neighbour’s light. The kids are not just being naughty; they need support and understanding from adults around them. They may also be the ones more frustrated than anyone else.
It might be more productive–and less destructive–to consider their unique circumstances, approach their parents politely, and recommend seeking professional help. After all, we were all kids once, right? But imagine if we had ADHD on top of just plain old mischief.
Let's exercise a bit more patience and empathy towards others! And always remember that a calm and polite approach is generally the best, particularly with kids.
Have you ever had an issue with a neighbour's kids behaving badly? What did you do, and what was the outcome? Share your experience with us in the comments section below!