Regardless of the numerous systems schools attempt to put in place to manage the chaos during collection and drop-off times, parents invariably find themselves trapped in gridlock.
In a bid to sidestep this mayhem, one father began using a stranger’s driveway as his personal parking spot, believing he could get away with it since he only required the space for ‘a few minutes’.
When the property owner objected, the dad threatened to contact police, accusing him of harassment.
Turning to Reddit, the homeowner explained: « I live in a quad plex near a school. Well, every once in a while people park in our driveway to pick their kids up.
« This year a guy started doing the daily. It’s blocks our driveway. He pulled in one day when I went to walk my dogs. The guy backs into our drive way, so I went and told him he can’t park there it is a private driveway. Him and his wife tell me, ‘We’re just picking our daughter up’.
« I told them I get that but it’s still a private driveway and you can’t park here. I asked him if he would park in our neighbour’s driveway which is a house and he said well no, I get your point and he moved to the field next to my house. »
Dismissing the encounter, he carried on with his dog walk towards the nearby field – but suddenly heard a man shouting at him from afar.
He added: « He sees me and starts yelling at me saying he will call the cops if I come over and harass them with my phone and take pictures of them.
« I was messing with my phone starting my Audible book. I told him I was just walking my dogs. He wouldn’t listen. But thankfully they stopped using our driveway as student pick up any more. »
Most readers slammed the entitled father, though some suggested they would have escalated matters to teach him a lesson.
One reader commented: « He knew he was wrong, and he was deflecting by trying to find fault with what you were doing. Jerk. »
Another reader remarked: « You know an instant response from both you and him would be to call a tow truck right in front of him, saying I have a person in my driveway I didn’t consent to being here and then watch him backtrack so fast and peel out of there. »
A third reader observed: « Last time I looked, having your phone in your hand on your own property isn’t illegal anywhere. If he feels harassed, he can always move. »
One more reader suggested: « I’d pay a tow truck to sit there a few days for a bit. »
If you’re experiencing problems with your neighbour, you should always attempt to resolve it informally by speaking to them directly.
You could also utilise a mediation service if this approach fails.
In certain circumstances you could lodge a complaint with your local council, or contact the police if they are breaking the law.
You can find more information on the government’s website.
