What would a 6yr old child have in common with teenagers? Sure it might be fun to have the child around at times, and if you are being paid to babysit them, but everyday? I imagine the teens weren't always nice to Jenise. Wouldn't doubt if tricks were played at her expense, she was encouraged to do things to make the teens laugh AT her, and she probably wouldn't know the difference because she was so young.
I mention to above because I know my oldest sister did NOT want me or my brother tagging along with her anywhere. She would throw things at us, yell at us, and wouldn't let us tag. My sister is 6yrs older than I am. On the other hand, my brother is 8 yrs younger than I am, and I loved having him with me always. He called me "little Mom" and tagged along and none of my friends (who were only females) ever said anything mean about it.
My 18yr old babysits, and enjoys the kids she keeps, and comes home with all kinds of silly things the kids said, did, etc. HOWEVER, if one of younger cousins stays for more than a day, she's ready for them to go home. Says the constant questions, shadowing her every move, wanting to use her phone, etc., wears on her patience. And that's without her own friends being here. I know she wouldn't be mean to them, but there's time she just tolerates them more than enjoying their company.
If it were just a single teenager, maybe an outcast or loner, they may have enjoyed a 'younger sister' to play make up, fix her hair, paint nails, etc., but I'm not sure that every day would be appreciated.
Are there not kids closer to Jenise's age in that community that she could play with? I don't think I remember seeing it mentioned by anyone.
As for the entire community being fenced in, that's possible. But it's also possible that chained link fencing has had a tree fall on a part, or sagged from rust, or age. Also possible the older kids just climbed it and went about their way.
As close as most of the homes are in that community, there's not much privacy at all. Teens like that privacy, and many teens just like woods. Some find being near a creek in the woods a peaceful place to gather. Some without ill intentions, others as a means to hide their smoking, drinking, having sex, or heavy making out from their parents. Wondering if any of the kids have 4 wheelers, dirt bikes, etc that like to use the woods for fun? My daughter likes hopping on her horse and riding in the woods when she's stressed or wants to just get away for a few minutes. Doesn't look like anyone has horses in that neighborhood though.
***Sorry for my rambling again***
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