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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What would you want if you were in that situation?  Have you talked to them?  Asked them what they need?

I don't see how you expect them to care about what you want if you don't care about what they want.  If you're approaching it from and adversarial standpoint you're just using your position of power to prioritize your needs over theirs.[/quote]

Sorry, but I think this is naive, bad advice.

This person is living in front of OP's home, which means this homeless person could be watching OP's kids and family's comings and goings. I would not interact in any way. You have no idea what kind of mental and other problems this person has.

OP, please keep us posted. I agree with calling the support agency, but I, personally, would also call the police. I would want a complaint on file about this in the unfortunate event that things escalate.[/quote]

+1[/quote]
I used to volunteer with a social service agency in the area that provides direct support to the homeless and they were very clear in their orientation about being courteous, but also keeping distance and boundaries for your own safety. [/quote]

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