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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chimera" data-source="post: 1603903" data-attributes="member: 2002">Sounds to me like YOU should be the one calling the police.  Your neighbors calling the police over unfamiliar cars on the street?  Yeah, so?  It's not only not a crime, but it could be considered harassment if they are continually pestering your guests in this manner.  And there is certainly a law against peeking in people's windows.If necessary, let the old folks know you're having people over.  After a few sessions, they'll know who's cars are whose, and probably won't bother you again.  Let the parents know you're having a private party and they need to keep their kids out of your yard.  You don't have to tell them ANYTHING about this "party" or the people you're having over.  It's a private matter and it's none of their business.If the police show up asking about the cars, calmly and plainly identify the cars belonging to your guests, then suggest to the officer that you and your guests are being harassed and would like to be able gather in peace without the police being called every time you have friends over.  The police are likely to be very understanding.If the kids gather, tell them to take a hike.  The next day, go have a talk with their parents and tell them to keep their kids out of your yard when you are having friends over.  If they have a problem with that, tell them that you came to them first, but if they won't respect your privacy, the next time you will call the police and report their kids for trespassing.Stop being a doormat.  It doesn't require you to be mean, to be offensive or start a neighborhood fight.  It just requires you to stand up for yourself and say "look, I'd like to be able to have people over without it being a neighborhood disturbance".</blockquote>

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