Dealing with selfish neighbors can be a frustrating experience, especially with parking. One man has had enough of his neighbor’s kid’s friends parking in his driveway and decided to take matters into his own hands. His story is a warning tale of how small nuisances can escalate into more significant problems and how standing up for oneself can be a difficult but vital act.
They Were Rude and Condescending
His neighbor has a teenage son whose pals keep parking in his [the OP’s] driveway without asking.
“I went to check my mail last week and saw them all out front and decided to nicely bring it up, which was met with eye rolls and fake ‘okays.’”
He Made It Clear He Was Going to Make It the Kid’s Problem
The neighbor’s son’s friends reappeared just two days later, and after a 14-hour workday – the OP was not very pleased.
“I wasn’t having it and made my second approach with [the] intention to make myself very clear and said I’d make it the neighbor’s son’s problem.”
Petty Revenge
This parking situation happened yet again, so the OP marched around there and called one of the parents.
“I brought up the cars at my place and added a side note their kid never expected! He’s also been throwing his disposable vapes in my yard, and I have the other neighbor as a witness!”
They Didn’t Know Their Son Had a Vaping Habit
The OP quickly realized the parents had no idea that their son vaped – and they weren’t impressed.
“I casually asked them to make sure that stops, and the instant change in expression told me everything I needed to know after I walked away.”
They’re Probably Not Coming Back
After the OP dropped the vape bombshell, things began to change.
“Shortly after his friends left, and I can assume they probably won’t be back for a while. Happy spring break, kid.”
He Shared His Tale
The disgruntled man took to an online forum to share this story of his pesky vaping neighbor and was largely commended for his petty revenge.
“Great job. You probably put things in perspective for his parents. He needs to learn how to respect others.”
You Reap What You Sow
Most users agreed this was a fair punishment for the boy.
“Plus, he’s littering, and thought you wouldn’t find out or turn him in. Hopefully, he learns a valuable lesson about respect.”
Some People Only Learn Through Hard Lessons
A former wild child approved of the OP’s retort to the vaping neighbor and his Yahoo friends.
“For me, it took a brush with the law to realize that a nice warm home with dinner ready was a better alternative than to run around with other kids breaking the law for fun.”
He Did the Kid a Favor in the Long Run
Many users agreed that this act of grassing up the kid’s secret habit may serve him well in the future.
“Most of the crowd I grew up with and ran around with are multi-kid, multiple fathers, no jobs, and or drug addicts/dealers. I am lucky to have gotten out of this mindset and have a decent life that doesn’t have me looking over my shoulder.”
He Might Want to Watch His Back
Some users expressed concern that the neighbor’s son (or his friends) may want to exact their pound of flesh.
“If I were you, I’d invest in some security cameras to watch over your property. Teens can be very petty and vindictive. Hope you can park your car in a garage to keep it safe from retaliation.”
Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes
Users offered advice for if the kids return. “Call the police so they can call the tow, and the cost is on the owner.”
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