But you're still right to challenge them John - they might think twice about if there's a next time JohnL Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > dontbesilly Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Can you not just scare them off? For example, > say > > you had something in your possession that you > > would rather not use but will if they do not go > > away and leave you alone? > > > I've shouted loudly at youngsters - unfortunately > all you're doing is saying I'm a difficult victim > and they'll go off to find a n easier victim - > that's not solving the issue.