Bullied and Harassed by a group of teens girls at my pool today

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am an old woman and am so sad that this is what our society has come to.

Not really looking forward to the decades that lie ahead.

DMV parenting has always sucked and their kids are mean, they just don't see it, they being the parents. I'm sorry this happened to you, truly. Every time I see this little monsters behaving this way I put them in their place and yes, sometimes their parent comes over and takes me on. I just get louder until their so embarrassed they take their brats and leave. Sorry Op.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There have always been mean teenage girls.

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And?

[Anonymous]

Op, they bully other children just as well. In fact I gave up my neighborhood pool membership in Bethesda (20816) because I could no longer tolerate the things these kids got away with, I can't imagine how any parent would allow their child to behave this way. And they know, they absolutely know. Once someone is bullied this way there is no going back, you will never go to that pool again without feeling pain. I'm sorry Op.

[Anonymous]

I'm so sorry that happened. I agree with reporting. I so hope my children would NEVER behave like this, but if they did I would want to know.

They would spend all their free time volunteering to help the elderly and using their allowance to buy them needed items. Respect for our ancestors and the elderly in our community is a must in our family.

[Anonymous]

You were too kind to them. Should’ve shamed them. None of you are exceptionally attractive, and less so with those trash mouths.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't want to go into too much detail.

They were making fun of me. Acting out right next to my lounge chair to intimidate me. I tried to just ignore them but it was very stressful and sad.

I finally said, "It is a shame you don't have anything better to do on a Sunday afternoon than bully an old woman who is probably the same age as your grandmother."

One later, when she was away from the others, apologized to me.

Who raises girls like this? Parents, DO BETTER

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am sorry that happened to you. I teach middle school. Kids have gotten so much worse. Their parents will actually defend this behavior. It is a sad teflection if what our society has become.

What excuse would they use to defend this type of behavior? It's straight up rude.

Have you read DCUM? Their parents probably bully here, on social media, etc. The DC area is just horrible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You were too kind to them. Should’ve shamed them. None of you are exceptionally attractive, and less so with those trash mouths.

Agreed. "You come at me with THOSE legs?" "Honey, when you turn 18, I'd see a plastic surgeon", etc.

Gotta tell you? If I ever saw this happen to an adult or child, I'd open my mouth and help. Loudly. And I hope ever single person reading this thread would jump in too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't want to go into too much detail.

They were making fun of me. Acting out right next to my lounge chair to intimidate me. I tried to just ignore them but it was very stressful and sad.

I finally said, "It is a shame you don't have anything better to do on a Sunday afternoon than bully an old woman who is probably the same age as your grandmother."

One later, when she was away from the others, apologized to me.

Sounds like you taught them a lot about character and grace. At least one was affected. The ringleader is undoubtedly very insecure, that’s where it usually comes from. It takes a village and you made a difference today with your poise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't want to go into too much detail.

They were making fun of me. Acting out right next to my lounge chair to intimidate me. I tried to just ignore them but it was very stressful and sad.

I finally said, "It is a shame you don't have anything better to do on a Sunday afternoon than bully an old woman who is probably the same age as your grandmother."

One later, when she was away from the others, apologized to me.

Who raises girls like this? Parents, DO BETTER

The mean girls grow up and have mean daughters of their own.
I occasionally see some of my childhood bullies and they haven't changed at all in thirty/forty years.

[Anonymous]

I am sorry these teen girls acted so horribly. If you have not already done so, you should inform your pool’s board of directors (or pool manager) so they are aware and can document the incident. Chances are you are not the first person subject to harassment. The pool board would want to know. Hope your next visit to the pool is relaxing and free of harassment - as it should be!

[Anonymous]

So sorry, OP.

My child loves older adults and would not have allowed her friends to do this. I am not being naive--she would bully another kid, but not a grandma!

She also wants me to hand a dollar to every person on the median asking for money and we have gotten into some very heated discussions about this. She has a big heart but only for those she perceives to be vulnerable.

They are not all bad kids but being in groups definitely makes them more likely to be rude.

[Anonymous]

Just point out that they’re virgins who can’t drive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just point out that they’re virgins who can’t drive.

No you key their cars in the parking lot and tell them you're older and have more insurance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just point out that they’re virgins who can’t drive.

No you key their cars in the parking lot and tell them you're older and have more insurance.

Okay, but that wouldn’t be a Clueless reference, and it’s a crime.