When Teenagers Run Wild On The Bus

They ought to be whacked on the butt. I had a chance to speak sternly to a bunch of teenagers. I was in charge of four girls (a tiresome job and quite a headache) and we had to go to Bangalore for some Christian program. (I am not a Christian, but people think I am) While returning, a bunch of boys were also in the bus, and you know what happens when a bunch of boys and girls get together. I guess hormones go wild, and there was a lot of noise. I just yelled at them, and there was pin drop silence for a long time. They only spoke in whispers after that. Frankly, brats and teenagers make me sick. Yet, they are capable of being sweet sometimes. Cheers and happy mylotting

I understand what you are saying and yes I have experienced this myself.A few tips to help you, ring bus company with the time of bus and destination and get the name of the school ring up and give them the details and then threaten to go to local papers ,the schools hate bad publicity about their school, there you are thats what I did and the problem stops, the bus company put a spy on the bus and at bus stops and they catch the offenders and take the bus pass away,but what ever you do don't tackle the youngster unless someone is trying to kill someone or you could be in more trouble than the kids.xxx

I didn't know about teenagers having free bus passes but there again that sort of thing never gets to the Midlands. We used to have this problem a lot and I would not intervene as your never sure if they are carrying knives or will all start on you. Bus drivers in this area started throwing these teenagers off buses, not literally although they may have wanted to, but this seems to have cured the problem. I have been on a bus a couple of times where the driver has refused to go any further until the troublemakers left the bus. Most passengers are supportive once the driver makes the first move.

oh dear, that makes me mad. I know what you mean for sure, its usually the ages 14-16 that are the worse. Im 18 now and I dont think I was ever that annoying at that age, or atleast i hope to god I wasnt. I look at them now and see the way they act and think to myself "i hope i wasnt that annoying when I was that age" I dont take city busses becuase I livein the country which means driving everywhere is something i need to do to get around, but I had experience the same thing the other day when I was in the movies watching Twilight. Its a big hit with that age so tehre was a bunch of them in the theatre. They screamed cheered and clapped everytime a cute guy came on the screen. I mean I was excited to but who ever does that in the theatre? like 20 times thorughout the movie? Ive seen people clap at the end but thats not the same. Luckily they got the point, becuase even though I didnt say anyhting alot of other people did. I think there should be a limit like.. shouldnt the person driving the bus tell them to calm down or anything? I just dont understand what gives them the idea to act like that in public.. when I was that age we all knew better..

Hi wolfie, I don't travel on the bus anymore and haven't heard that it's a big problem in this area. I think I would really have to experience something like this before I could truly say what I would do. I feel certain that some groups of teenagers would be worst than others, and I'm sure there are times when it has to be difficult. I don't think I would be likely to say anything, but it would have to get rough before I'd move either. I believe the lack of respect has to go back to the teaching they get at home or probable I should say 'don't get' at home. Blessings.

I was an asst on the school bus with special ed kids for several years and one route was the older kids with anger management issues. Oh boy, I could tell you some stories there! Before that, I did one season of just being a 'monitor' on the regular school bus. They had kids from kindergarten through high school on the same bus, and let me tell you, those teenagers were horrible. The bus was very full on that route, hardly a spare seat at all, so sometimes when the tough ones got really bad, I'd make them come sit with me. They didn't like that at all. On that route I had the authority to suspend them from the bus if I felt it was necessary, and I often did.

I have never seen noisy teenagers on the bus in USA. They have to pay for the bus with student discount. In USA nothing or almost nothing is for free, except parks and library... I think bus driver would simply kick the out of the bus in Illinois, I am not sure about other states.

I would ask the driver to intervene. If not I would call the police. If no one is not taking any action their behavior might degenerate into something more serious. At our school we have the policy that those students who make a mess on the transport back home they would not be allowed to use it again.

I would complain to the driver. No one should be subjected to a stressful ride like that. I remember being on a connector ride and we stopped and picked up some passengers. The man in the group sat beside me. He was horribly drunk and came on to me like no body's business. His wife was livid and I am sure that she was going to scratch my eyes out. Well finally to defuse the situation I asked the man if I have him a phone number if he would leave me alone. He jumped at the offer and I fished my little black book out and wrote down a phone number and the name Kathy. I handed it to him, which thrilled him no end, and we pulled up to a stop and there was a police car parked there waiting. The driver had signaled them ahead of time. The family was escorted off and sent on their way. The driver turned to me and started chewing me out. It started with: "I know that you're from the country but how stupid could you be giving that man your telephone number????" I looked at the driver when he stopped to get a breath of air and said "I didn't tell him I was giving him MY phone number, I told him that I would give him "A" phone number." The driver looked at me a bit preplexed, and I continued on with:"I gave the man the telephone number of a neighbor that is a real jack-a$$ and then I told him to call me after midnight when I got home. I am not stupid enough to give some drunken bum my phone number." The bus driver laughed himself silly and then looked at me and stated that "I wish my daughter was that smart, you may be from the country but you sure aren't stupid!" The point is that troublesome passengers should be removed from the bus. No matter whether they are allowed to ride for free or not. It isn't just the older troublesome passengers that should be removed, but also the teenagers that are troublesome. If we aren't willing to stand up for our rights, where will we be? Parents aren't teaching respect because they just don't have the time to care. They give birth to the children and it's like a new toy. It's wonderful and fun in the beginning but when it comes to the time to start teaching them things like respect they just don't have the time to care. The parents are off working, having a social life and doing things that they enjoy. If the children were an animal it would be in a shelter because it's too much to care for. I am at the point that I will stand up for what is right for me and stand up for my rights. I don't move just to get away from the problem, I would step up to the plate and complain about the behavior. I am sure that the bus line has a code of conduct for riders, and if it doesn't it should.

The story is same here in India also. These teenagers become even more misbehaved when someone tries to intervene, sometimes even police also has to be called.

In school the bus that I used was always full of unruly kids who never behaved. There was also a lot of bullying, as well, and it didn't help that it was a single decker. We always had swearing, people running down the aisles, punching, fighting, throwing each other onto the floor, pulling hair and lots and lots of screaming! I was one of those who sat there quietly and timidly because I hate getting involved in these sorts of things, and I was always picked on by the meaner kids. I was tormented by that bus, but I stopped going on it because no teachers or bus drivers would do anything except throw them off of the bus for the day and then pat them on the back to reutnr them home. I ahte buses the most because most teenagers now, especially in Britain, are getting worse. It would be nice to see a few shy teenagers or at least quiet ones sitting on the bus and no more fighting or yelling. THANKS FOR POSTING THIS TOPIC!!!

Hey there wolfie34 I can say that I have had such an experience in alot of years, in fact I am not sure I have had such a bad bus journey! If the teenagers made some sort of nasty remark towards one of my kids then I would have to say something as well as it they threw something like a packet and it hit one of my kids then I would again have to say something. I think the best part of the journey I would ignore them though as I wouldn't want them to turn on me especially if I had my kids with me. I would probably have a word with the driver as I was getting off though.

My local bus route here is pretty bad when it comes to the kids coming out of school! It happens everyday at the same time, around 3.30pm and the kids just pile onto the bus like a tremendous horde! They stand in the middle of the bus and you just cannot get past them! Well, there was this little old lady once, she was standing right in the middle and then all these school kids got on the bus. She was totally surrounded, there's her little head popping up above the pack and her face was a real picture! I personally felt sorry for her, she just didn't know what to do, she felt so intimidated! She was gripping the support rail in absolute fear! The kids were laughing, shouting, acting like barbaric hyenas!! Anyway, I tend to avoid getting on the bus at those times. It feels like you just want to squish the little critters! Andrew

Yes, teenagers tend to behave badly. It makes it bad for everybody else on the bus! They do ruin it for everybody, as there are some teenagers who are perfectly behaved and they get lumped in with the rude ones. *sigh* I am not sure what the solution is if the parents aren't teaching respect.

I dont ever ride a bus. Here, they have to act right or they are no longer allowed to ride. The school bus's have strict rules and you can be prosecuted for causing disturbances on public transportation. I think the parents should be stricter and teach more about manners and behavior. It seems there should be someone to report it all too. It seems that they should have their passes revoked if they abuse their previleges.Thats terrible that they can get away with it and just keep riding.

In these days of violence at the drop of a hat, I would just try and shift my seat for there is no sense in aggravating the situation. They will definitely target you in the long run and if it is your daily route, you have had it. It has happened here so often, when the poor guy is just beaten so badly. I suppose it is the cowards way out, but then you cant fight alone with a gang.

I don't ride buses because the area that we live in doesn't have them(it's a very rural area). I would say something, but would be cautious about what was said, depending on the situation. I think you hit the nail on the head, parents are not teaching their kids respect. Well, some parents anyhow. I think that a lot of people (teenagers and adults)just don't care about respect or the rules.

we have a idiom.if you con't behave well.we will say that i will teach you as your father.if you are a male.you should warn them directly.in my opinion, uk's male is brave man.female,you should get away from them.

My cousin is a bus driver in the states . and many times he has asked teens or people to leave . sometimes there are homeless people who stay on as long as they can . he knows when to speak up and when not too . he has driven in bad areas before and scared for his life. most buses i have been on for the most part people have been ok for the most part . new york city subways are crazy and well sometimes they smell like pee . not cool at all

Our troublesome teenagers are in their own cars that their "we don't have time to bother with you" parents have given them. Parents can't be wasting their time teaching their children to be respectful, they have to be working so they can buy the children and themselves things. We must impress the neighbors with what we have.