So my neighbors 3 yr old just walked into my house. . .

[jjzelinski]

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
seems i left out some important info.

the parents aren't strangers, we know them. this kids older sister and my daughter (both almost 6) are friends.

i just find it strange that they let a 3 yr old leave the house unsupervised (i would never have done that when my kids were that age), that he walks in without knocking, and that he seems to ask for food whenever he is over here.

Call me crazy but there isn't a moment in the day where either my wife or I don't know where our 4 year boy is. THe fact that you have more than enough time to feed him strikes me a very neglectful on part of the parents.

 

[Barfo]

next time he comes asking for food give him a snack covered with ultra hot salsa, itwill be funny AND will keep him off your house

 

[effee]

Maybe he has no friends?

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: MrCodeDude
Lock your doors?

QTF

Quoted Teh Fvcker?

 

[DanTMWTMP]

and I thought you hate japanese people...

 

[krazzypanda]

talk to him in japanese =D. say chichi wa daredeska?

 

[Godsend1]

Originally posted by: AmerDoux
This is normal behavior for some 3 y/o's. When my son was that age he did the same thing... and yes, we did keep a close eye on him, especially after the first time, but he managed to slip out the door a couple more times before it finally stopped. He always made a bee-line for one neighbors house, walk right in their front door and make himself at home. According to my mother, my sisters and I were pretty sneaky about running out the door when we were little too.

My 2.5 year old does the same thing.

 

[Siddhartha]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
feed him

you could talk to the parents, but it probably wouldn't help the kid

make him a samich

I vote for this solution.

 

[GeekDrew]

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: EatSpam

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe

Originally posted by: jjzelinski
Yes it's strange, I'd call Child Services immediately.

I would too.

I wouldn't, unless you want to make their lives a living hell. Talk to the parents first and find out what's going on.

There's no way that he, as an individual, can make as good a judgement call as a massive state agency with thousands of employees and tons of resources. Decisions should be left to the state.

Wrong. I was in "the system" for a while. Just about ANYONE can make a decision better than Children's Services -- at least here in Ohio. Their policy is to do whatever makes their workload easier... most of their agents couldn't care less about the kids any more... and the ones that do have their decisions reverse by supervisors that say the "correct" solution takes too much time or money.

Been there, done that. If you want a child to be put in a foster home, or if you want to send him to bootcamp, call children's services. Otherwise, don't. The local gas station attendants would be more helpful than them.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: krazzypanda
talk to him in japanese =D. say chichi wa daredeska?

404 the japanese not found.

Kawaii kunai akachan desu ni.

 

[Koing]

Strange indeed.

My bro is 10 and when he was 8 I'd never let him out the house unsupervised. You get some iffy kids around here. When he can handle himself better I'll let him out more.

Koing

 

[SearchMaster]

Originally posted by: HotChic
Geez, you guys all sound like you've never lived in a neighborhood where you knew all your neighbors!

Go talk to the parents about it.

Absol-friggin-lutely. First of all, food is ALWAYS better outside of your own house to a kid, so don't assume they don't feed him. Second, if they have multiple children, it's not hard to imagine that he slips under the radar occasionally and finds his way out of the house. Don't assume he's neglected. Talk to the parents, find out if they're okay with you feeding him (don't do it unless they are - it could screw up his appetite for the day).

 

[Promethply]

Maybe that kid doesn't like his mom's cooking

 

[Wag]

Yes, please talk to the parents first- and if they don't speak English well try to find a translator (maybe one of their relatives) to help you out.

Then, if all else fails and it keeps happening, try calling DSS. Always save that for last.