In a small, semirural neighborhood, a resident is troubled by ongoing issues with a neighbor’s teenage son, who has damaged their property. Despite generally good relations with the neighbors and their positive interactions with the resident’s dog, the resident is unsure whether to confront the teen or the parents about the damage. Dear Abby advises addressing the issue directly with the teenager first. The resident should express disappointment in the boy’s actions and propose a way for him to make amends, such as performing tasks around the yard. If the boy is uncooperative or disrespectful, then the resident should escalate the matter to the parents.
Dear Abby: Neighbors Refuse to Discipline Their Kids, and it’s Affecting my Property
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