IT APPEARS to me that B Edelbrink (June 21) believes in sparing the rod and spoiling the child.

Well, I have met a lot of these young tyrants, but none so bad as the one I encounter on a daily basis.

I look after a blind man who, unfortunately, has one such pest in his street, so there is no way I can unfortunately avoid him.

This teenage menace finds it fun to cycle round my moving car, ride swiftly in front of me as I pull up near the pavement (forcing me to stop before I intend to), banging on the car as he passes, and yelling down my ear as he skates past me.

Then, in trying to follow me home, I have to do a detour.

Perhaps B Edelbrink has some magical recipe for these dear little hooligans who make other people's lives a misery.

I wonder if this yob treats all grandmothers in this way?

In writing this letter, it is clear for anyone will understand that I have now reached breaking point, which means something must be done -- and very soon.

Is this a police matter?

(Name and address supplied)