raeanna74

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It appears the time taken in this instance isn't very great. So far all but one neighbor is left who has not spoken at least a polite hello to me. She is gone atm and she had no direct problem with me so I don't expect a problem there.

I believe I will be a bit more careful and not so comfortable with the neighbors and their kids. Coming in my house will be on the condition of good behavior or instead of being corrected for bad behavior they will simply be asked to go home. I think that may be a more effective way of maintaining order.

My daughter has learned a little how to deal with the kids. She was being pestered by one yesterday and instead of putting up with it she said to them "It's time to go home now. I'm going inside." She did come inside for a short while and then went back out to play. I think she's learned that she DOESN'T need to tolerate pushy or mean behavior just to have a person as a friend. I hope she doesn't forget this for a long time.

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