> Seems to me it was more likely they stopped because it wasn't giving them their jollies like they wanted. Indeed, that's a better explanation. One variant ha

> Seems to me it was more likely they stopped because it wasn't giving them their jollies like they wanted. Indeed, that's a better explanation. One variant has the kids playing soccer and yelling in the park near the old man's house, it would fit the story better. My apologies, the story isn't à-propos enough and I though it was more universal.