Hugh 0ne Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I live in the suburbs of NYC, about 15 miles NW of Manhattan. My office is in the same area. I come into the office this morning at 8am to find a "kid" in a sleeping bag in the parking lot. Not sure how old, anywhere between 14 and 18 I guess. He's not doing anything. After he sees me he packs up his stuff and now is kind of hanging around in the parking lot. Our office is small, with not alot of traffic. I decided to go talk to him, ask him if he's OK. He said he's OK, and was waiting for someone. I gave him a water. He's still there. Do I just leave him alone? I don't really want to call the cops, he's not really doing anything, but I'm not 100% comfortable having some possible homeless guy living in my parking lot. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) Read the book Tweaked You'll see what you're dealing with. Edited July 25, 2008 by The Holy Roller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 If he's under 18 and living in your parking lot, he certainly should not be allowed to vote. On a more serious note, calling the police is not necessarily a bad idea as given his age, they may need to involve social services. Clearly, something very bad has gone on his life if he's homeless and that young. If you call, inform the police that he's not creating a nuisance or causing any problem, you are just very concerned about his well-being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Read the book Tweaked You'll see what you're dealing with. Can you give me a synopsis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I live in the suburbs of NYC, about 15 miles NW of Manhattan. My office is in the same area. I come into the office this morning at 8am to find a "kid" in a sleeping bag in the parking lot. Not sure how old, anywhere between 14 and 18 I guess. He's not doing anything. After he sees me he packs up his stuff and now is kind of hanging around in the parking lot. Our office is small, with not alot of traffic. I decided to go talk to him, ask him if he's OK. He said he's OK, and was waiting for someone. I gave him a water. He's still there. Do I just leave him alone? I don't really want to call the cops, he's not really doing anything, but I'm not 100% comfortable having some possible homeless guy living in my parking lot. Thoughts? First, make sure he doesn't have a voter registration card If you feel he is under 18 I think you have to call the authorities. He's probably not a threat to you, but he could be in danger from someone else out there, especially if he is living on the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 If he's under 18 and living in your parking lot, he certainly should not be allowed to vote. On a more serious note, calling the police is not necessarily a bad idea as given his age, they may need to involve social services. Clearly, something very bad has gone on his life if he's homeless and that young. If you call, inform the police that he's not creating a nuisance or causing any problem, you are just very concerned about his well-being. You read my mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Good kid gets involved with drugs. Ends up pretty much like the kid in the parking lot. It does end with the kid in rehab and eventually getting back on his feet. Truly horrifying what he went thru first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I would probably leave him alone unless he is there later on in the day or tomorrow. I would then have the authorities check up on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I would probably leave him alone unless he is there later on in the day or tomorrow. I would then have the authorities check up on him. I agree. If he is there all day and pops up again Saturday (not sure if your office is open) or Monday I would make a call so the authorities can check him out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShiznit Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I live in the suburbs of NYC, about 15 miles NW of Manhattan. My office is in the same area. I come into the office this morning at 8am to find a "kid" in a sleeping bag in the parking lot. Not sure how old, anywhere between 14 and 18 I guess. He's not doing anything. After he sees me he packs up his stuff and now is kind of hanging around in the parking lot. Our office is small, with not alot of traffic. I decided to go talk to him, ask him if he's OK. He said he's OK, and was waiting for someone. I gave him a water. He's still there. Do I just leave him alone? I don't really want to call the cops, he's not really doing anything, but I'm not 100% comfortable having some possible homeless guy living in my parking lot. Thoughts? Seriously.....and this can go back to the luck argument I was making....I don't know what you do...but you can do one of two things. 1.) call the police and whatever happens happens. 2.) you can take this kid to lunch.....if he is waiting for someone he won't go...if he goes...he has nothing waiting for him....therefore he is homeless or what not. Explain this too him at lunch in a public place. Talk to this kid and see if he will open up. If not, tell him to please use someone else's parking lot for a bed...if he does....you may have the opportunity to change a young man's life...and that will pay priceless dividends in your life. Just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Can you stick a "For Sale" sign around his neck? Might as well make a few bucks off his plight, I always say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 You read my mind... I read everyone's mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I read everyone's mind. Spooky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I read everyone's mind. That's why you're my ___________. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 That's why you're my ___________. Huddle BFF? :heart: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 That's why you're my ___________. I tell you what I'm not--I'm not a f'n sideshow carnival act! You'll not trot me out like some dancing monkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 I tell you what I'm not--I'm not a f'n sideshow carnival act! You'll not trot me out like some dancing monkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I tell you what I'm not--I'm not a f'n sideshow carnival act! You'll not trot me out like some dancing monkey. You will Dance, Monkey... You will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I think you should probably make a call to child services...if he is under 18 then someone with experience needs to be involved(if he is 18(adult) then well he is an adult)....i dont think waiting is a wise choice....how would you feel if you saw his face on the front page tomm as a victim of murder and you didnt call anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I'd probably take him to lunch and see what's up. Calling the cops won't fix anything, other than making him move. Since you can accomplish that without the cops why call them, unless he's actually doing something wrong? Social services is a great idea, but the kid has to want to cooperate for that to have any positive effect. I'll bet a ham sandwich he's been down that road already, or has at least thought about it a lot. If he's choosing not to avail himself of those social services, you can't really force him. But, on the off chance you have the opportunity to steer him in a more positive direction, he'll be more open to the idea if you're having that conversation over a cup of coffee and a decent meal, compared to the back seat of a squad car. Most likely some kind of abuse and/or addiction is rooted in his life. Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do for someone like that without becoming personally involved in their lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I'd probably take him to lunch and see what's up. Calling the cops won't fix anything, other than making him move. Since you can accomplish that without the cops why call them, unless he's actually doing something wrong? Social services is a great idea, but the kid has to want to cooperate for that to have any positive effect. I'll bet a ham sandwich he's been down that road already, or has at least thought about it a lot. If he's choosing not to avail himself of those social services, you can't really force him. But, on the off chance you have the opportunity to steer him in a more positive direction, he'll be more open to the idea if you're having that conversation over a cup of coffee and a decent meal, compared to the back seat of a squad car. Most likely some kind of abuse and/or addiction is rooted in his life. Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do for someone like that without becoming personally involved in their lives. This would be my suggestion as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 so what happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 All this talk about monkeys makes me want to spank mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 so what happened? He was hanging around outside the building for a while. Just sitting down, doing nothing. At about 11am a girl came to talk to him, have no idea how she got here or who she was. After about 10 minutes, he grabbed his belongings and left with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauders11 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 He was hanging around outside the building for a while. Just sitting down, doing nothing. At about 11am a girl came to talk to him, have no idea how she got here or who she was. After about 10 minutes, he grabbed his belongings and left with her. talk about anti-climactic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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