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How do you set up boundaries with neighbor kids?

Rebekah1021Rebekah1021
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I need to figure this out stat! Everytime DD is outside the kids next door are trying to come over and play and to come in the house. So far, I have kept them outside and then usually give them about a half hour and then have Audrey come in. I am hoping it will gte easier once we get our fence in, but am afraid of what will happen when we get Audrey a swing set. 

Is something I need to talk to the parents about or can I just keep telling the kids yes or no for specific requests. I don't let Audrey over there because they have a pool with no safety gate or anything and the pool is not covered. 

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Re: How do you set up boundaries with neighbor kids?

  • elm1032004elm1032004
    I wouldn't let the kids in the house, but as long as they are nice kids I wouldn't have a problem with DD playing with them either.  When the kids are out playing normally the parents are outside as well and we do not limit play time unless there is something else that has to happen (like dinner or we have to go somewhere)
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  • DandelionMomDandelionMom

    Get a barky dog?  That's what we did.  :)

    Just be upfront but nice to the kids and parents and it'll work out.  With my neighbors, we agreed that if the kids are out front, anyone is welcome to join in but everyone waits to be invited to the backyard. 

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  • LinzDavidLinzDavid

    We had the same problem.  I feel for you.  They would just walk in our house and hang out on our deck when we weren't even outside.  And it only got worse when ds got a swing set.  That family actually moved out. 

    Good luck!

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  • eclaireseclaires member
    turn the hose on them!
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  • jettagurljettagurl member

    imageeclaires:
    turn the hose on them!

    I like this solution.  

     

    I'd just 'remind' them that they need to stay in their own yard.  

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  • littlemermaidlittlemermaid member
    Tell them that you are having "family time" right now and they can play together another time.  If you don't set your boundaries now then you will become their instant babysitter whenever you are outside.
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