Amanda at GoodyBlog reports that sidewalk chalk designs by six year olds are considered Graffiti in Brooklyn, New York.

Apparently, 6 year old Natalie Shea’s mother received a citation to remove the “graffiti” i.e. sidewalk chalk drawings from her front stoop or she will be fined $300.

Let this be a lesson to sidewalk chalking children everywhere! Stop creating those artistic, washable designs outside in the fresh air - and go inside and watch TV!