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If you think YOUR kid never would...

Discussion in 'Broadlands Community Issues' started by redon1, Jan 28, 2006.

  1. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    wow. "we're bored so don't blame kids for egging your house." i grew up in a small town in nebraska- talk about BORING?!?!? but i was too busy working at 15 and with cheerleading to be too bored as a kid, so i can't relate. i made a CHOICE to be busy instead of vandalizing homes.

    oasis, we can't tell you anything that will get through to you- it didn't get through to US at your age either. only time and experience will do for you what it has already done for us. once you get to know people who don't come from this type of "picture perfect" neighborhood, you'll appreciate what you DIDN'T have to do without and all the advantages you have. but you are a good 5-7 years from that realization.

    I would LOVE to hear what you think would make the Broadlands a better place to grow up- I can imagine it IS tedious at time, so here's YOUR chance to be heard!

    look- we have moved on from what has happened- but we ARE set on it not happening again, and making the consequences known. THAT's why this is here- not to grouse about a past event.

    thank you to the parent who had her teen take a look at this: what some kids may think is harmless fun can really get them in trouble or hurt. my husband didn't throw down a challenge- he said in a very calm voice (NOT) "Why children, what are you doing on my property? I'd like you to leave please.. thank you!" SO I'm paraphrasing a bit- lol, but he didn't threaten to kick their butts, he didn't yell come back again and see what you get, he did none of that. so we did not "egg" them on- they got caught, ran and screamed, and came back to prove to each other that they weren't cowards. end of story.

    i AM ready to move into prevention mode instead rehashing the event- a oasis' ideas of what this community can provide for he and his bored friends might be a good place to start... balls in your court rob- what do YOU want?
     
  2. DAD4

    DAD4 New Member

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    Yes:
    1. Wrestling practice everyday after school.
    2. Wrestling meets every Wednesday night and Saturday morning/afternoon
    3. Basketball practice every Monday night.
    4. "House" league basketball game every Sunday afternoon.
    5. Baseball practice, starting next Tuesday, everyday after school, and on Saturdays.
    6. Working part time at Wendy's. every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
    7. Homework

    This is my 15 year old sons life. In his limited spare time, he likes X-box, and going golfing.
     
  3. msflynn

    msflynn New Member

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    Up until last year we did offer activities to teens and pre teens here in the community. We had the local teen bands at the Community Center for concerts. We had teen movie nights, scavenger hunts and game nights. And for the most part only a handful of teens ever showed up. So this notion that if the community would just provide something for these kids to do and they will not be out geting in trouble is complete bull. They were still out vandelizing property even with activities provided.
    For the handful of kids that did come I would love to still be able to do that for them but since it is the recreation committe that does these event and I am the entire recreation commitee I can not do it on my own. All of you out there that have teens and pre teens are great at complaining that we do nothing for them but how many of you are willing to step forward and just volunteer to chaperone 1 event. If I can get just 5 people willing to take 1 night to help out I will gladly organize another activity.

    Staci
     
  4. agnesk

    agnesk New Member

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    I'm not complaining, just pointing something out. It would be great if we had a YMCA or Sports Pavilion for them to gather, but that is another thread!!
     
  5. Homer Simpson

    Homer Simpson New Member

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    YMCA in broadlands was killed. Why is it there are public rec centers in Sterling, Leesburg, ARCOLA, and other little dinky hamlets like Arcola but none in Ashburn? I think it's b/c Ashburn is an area not a civic designation like town.
     
  6. agnesk

    agnesk New Member

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    Yep, I know it was killed. Very disappointing because when I was in college, I used to be a counselor at our YMCA and we had all kinds of great stuff that we did on Friday nights.

    FWIW, Staci, I went to the Teen Foam thingy this past summer and it looked pretty well attended. My kid and his friends had fun there.
     
  7. latka

    latka Active Member

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    I think you are always going to have teens that are involved with petty vandalism no matter how many activities the community provides. It is up to the parents to know where their kids are in the middle of the night.
     
  8. Dutchml

    Dutchml Member

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    Get yourself a girlfriend. She'll take up a lot of your time.
     
  9. oasisrob221

    oasisrob221 Banned User

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    Right, maybe if you showed me a little respect instead of jumping in on this topic and saying "get yourself a girlfriend she'll take up all the time you're wasting here" blah blah, what the hell do you think I'm gonna say? "Oh hey, thanks man, great advice" yeah I don't think so. I don't show respect to people who try and disrespect me like that, I don't care who you are.
     
  10. Dutchml

    Dutchml Member

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    Your the reason I have dogs. It's been great talking with you. Your anger is going to get you punted sooner and destroy you later.
     
  11. oasisrob221

    oasisrob221 Banned User

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    Thanks, and have fun with those dogs. Goodbye.
     
  12. Homer Simpson

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    lol, IBL. I smell bannination coming as the admin is goin to 4D/\/\1|\| 15 901|\|9 70 b4|\| j00Z pU|\||< 455.
     
  13. oasisrob221

    oasisrob221 Banned User

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    Why would the admin ban me? Because you oldies can't handle a lil criticism from someone who's so younger than you?
     
  14. oasisrob221

    oasisrob221 Banned User

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    Immature, no. Self-centered, not at all. Foul-mouthed, why yes I am. I thought you were leaving?
     
  15. Dutchml

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    I said it was nice talking to you. As your get older and wiser you won't jump to conclusions. That didn't imply I was leaving. It meant you were leaving.
     
  16. oasisrob221

    oasisrob221 Banned User

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    When am I leaving then?
     
  17. Forum Administrator

    Forum Administrator Member Forum Staff

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    Ok, enough of the name calling, back and forth. Unless something of meaning will be added back to the thread, it will be closed

    Don't bother repling to oasisrob, his account has been closed
     
  18. boomertsfx

    boomertsfx Booyakasha!

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    Now lets please get back on topic and discuss the pros and cons of Gallagher.
     

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