We want to keep out scum and / or uninvited guests but in reality i'm hoping no one wants to see a child hurt... I would / am happily now forgoing some security measures in aid of wider safety for some non-ill intended uninvited guests.
I guess we have it as good as we can in the UK with our houses built the way they are and gardens backing on to gardens etc.
Definitely made me think. Perspective.
For example, if i knew I had a small child next to me, I wouldn't have my dog free running. Dogs cannot be trusted in my opinion. Especially my big territorial alpha German Shepherd.
Likewise, if somebody was keeping a dangerous dog (as per the Dangerous Dogs Act update we are discussing - my GSD is not dangerous but still falls under the act) next to me - knowing rightly or wrongly that little boys will be boys - it would need to be dealt with. Yes, I know, controversial but that is why we have due process!
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jansman wrote:I wish! My Wife is a teacher,and is SO aware of safeguard issues.Me? I would cane the little sod,as he is mardy,horrible and foulmouthed for a six year old.Mind you,dad is a big thick gym bunny,and she is a real blonde bimbo.Plymtom wrote:jansman wrote:We have a little lad next door who is football mad.The ball comes over and he jumps over after it.He comes over in my veg garden usually,as that is low fenced/hedged with espalier fruit trees.I have told him not to,blocked the gaps and told him again!.There is no way I can put 6' fencing all the way up 200+ feet of garden!
My main reason for being a grumpy old man about it is our dog.I KNOW,that if our dog went anywhere near the boy,his mother would kick off/sue.And the dog would suffer as a result.Got to be so careful.The idea that its your property is a joke.
Has the kid got any allergies? you could plant stuff he hates or train a dog to kill footballs.
I'll stop,as I am going into a rage!