We have a really steep hill and the incline starts right past the intersection. It is an attractive nuisance for anyone with any kind of vehicle. Over the years, at least 3 kids have wrecked coming down the hill on their bikes. One kid needed the .e.r squad. Another kid's family took care of her and her injuries, and we took another kid back down the street to his family. A couple times bad drivers ended up in our yard and tore it up getting out. If people are using street legal vehicles to joyride up and down the hill, I grit my teeth. I'm glad I got the noise-cancelling earphones. I can say that the noise is stressful, but the fear of an accident is harder on me. I can't think of a time the kid was polite to me, so he isn't my favorite. Their house burned and while it was getting repaired, the family stayed in a motel. I offered to let them use my washer and dryer until they got other housing. The kid lost his tablet in the fire. His grandmother brought him along when she did some laundry. I offered to let him use my tablet and he said he didn't want to use that junk. He's like that and I withdrew from getting to know him better. Now that his grandmother and I are no longer friends, I have no tolerance to spare. I know people of all ages who deal with their challenges, and I have pleasant relationships with them, enjoy their friendship. I think the kid would be poison mean with or without a disability.
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