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[quote=Anonymous]We’ve been having issues for years with a neighbor boy (6) being violent toward our kids. Examples include: hitting, pushing, bloodying nose, hitting with bike, etc. FWIW, the boy has been diagnosed with ODD. There’s also been problems in the neighborhood with him lying and stealing. We try to limit the amount that our children play with him based on these issues but it’s really difficult because the parents let him run wild and he will join whatever gang of kids is playing on the neighborhood. Several parents have spoken with this boys parents and they have agreed to watch the boy while he is playing with the children but even when they’re watching it doesn’t seem to stop the bad behavior.

Today I found out from the dad that the boy touched our four year old son on the penis while they were playing. Apparently the boy asked my son into his house and then showed his penis to my son. He asked him to show his penis too and then touched it and asked him to touch his.

I’m feeling very conflicted. I know some exploration is normal but given the age difference and this child’s other problems and the delight he takes in breaking rules This was the last straw for me in dealing with this boy and his constant strife, and I have let the parents know this is not appropriate and I don’t want their son alone with mine ever again. Obviously cannot stop him from playing in the neighborhood and it seems unfair to make my kids come in if he is out. But what else can I do? Some friends are telling me to report it, but that seems like too much. I don’t know what to think. Dcum am I overreacting? Underreacting? I don’t want to unfairly demonize a child but I want to keep my kids safe. My mom thinks we should move [/quote]

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