Neighbors outraged after metropolis bans children from taking part in on the street | EUROtoday

Residents of an Ohio metropolis are outraged about ordinances prohibiting kids from taking part in within the streets as summer season rapidly approaches.

Xenia residents sounded off in Facebook feedback Thursday after the police division posted a reminder about ordinances banning avenue play resulting from complaints about children, usually with transportable basketball hoops, taking part in within the roadways and never shifting for visitors.

The ordinances prohibit putting transportable hoops, targets, or different leisure tools on the street or on sidewalks subsequent to the road.

“If you have children, please speak with them about the dangers of playing in the street,” Xenia police wrote on Facebook.

At the time of publication, the Facebook put up garnered over 220 reactions and 360 feedback — nearly all of which disagreed with the town guidelines.

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“This is a joke,” resident Kara Estle commented. “Maybe Xenia should focus on fixing the basketball courts at parks so these kids don’t have to miss out on fun. Strip the kids of their fun and they are going to find something else to do, like cause trouble and act out because they are bored.”

“Watch how many kids pick up drugs instead of a ball this summer – good job Xenia,” Madison Alexis scoffed.

“How about telling the drivers to slow down instead!! Wow Xenia, this is ridiculous!! Do better!” mentioned resident Jesi Rose.

Located 15 miles east of Dayton in Greene County, Xenia had a inhabitants of over 25,000, with 22 p.c underneath the age of 18.

Luckily for critics, police informed News Center 7 on Friday that they hope to make use of persuasion somewhat than enforcement to persuade kids, with the assistance of their mother and father, to conform.

“We’re going to work with people to educate them and then get them to voluntarily comply with what the ordinances are,” Xenia Police Sgt. Lon Etchison informed the outlet.

But police additionally issued written warnings to householders throughout the town, and are ready to implement strict enforcement if required.