For many weeks, my peace was disturbed by a repeated annoyance: my neighbor’s son was consistently ringing my doorbell and immediately running away. This kind of mischievous behavior, often called “ding-dong ditch,” became a daily ritual that quickly went from a minor irritation to a major disruption.
When I first approached his mother about the problem, her reaction was dismissive. She simply said, “He’s just being a kid. You’re overreacting.” This lack of concern was frustrating, but I tried to remain calm and civil. However, things escalated quickly after I took action, which led to a furious text from her later that day: “Was that really necessary? He’s been crying all afternoon!” This was because I had finally caught the boy, Matteo, in the act, captured the evidence, and shared the video with his older sister.
