Depending on the parenting these teens get (not much, it seems), you might be doing them a huge favor. Even if you grabbed a few of them and handed out homemade brownies or cookies and engaged them in a brief conversation, that might make a world of difference. (Give the treats to ALL the kids, so the teens don't think you are poisoning them.)

Lol. Poisoning, indeed.

Or lacing the brownies with Ex-Lax...

I've done that to work thieves before... but it clearly stated it on the label right next to my name, had they read It...

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Originally Posted by alkalineangel

... They spit and yell and throw trash at the dogs in the courts (who stay in their own yards, might I add) and some even jump up on cars or mailboxes when the dogs go out into the yard to use the restroom, even though they are fenced or leashed. ...

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Well trained dogs. I have never been able to train a dog to use a restroom. But what is the restroom doing in the yard? :)

Seriously, consider chaining the baskeball net to something immovable, using a padlock, so it is on your property when not being used. And then post a sign prohibiting trespassing. If these kids want to use your net they, or their parents, wll have to talk to you and come to an understanding.

Thanks, AK. I appreciate it... and I could've typed the words I was really thinking, but I try to keep my pirate's mouth out of public spaces :) LOL