I think taking children to an allotment is a good thing, teaching them where food comes from, how to grow it and hopefully giving them a healthy hobby rather than hanging around on street corners. However, they do need to be taught how to behave, to respect other people's property and right to peace and quiet. I would be very cross in your position clareg - but think it's more the fault of the parents than the children, how are they supposed to learn correct behaviour if they don't learn it from their parents? There is a definite lack of respect in this country today (one of my hobby horses in case you hadn't noticed!) - I think you are right to complain. Why should you have to put up with other people's badly behaved children. I hope things get sorted out for you.

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