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Original poster

To want children to stop playing ball games outside....

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sugarlost · 22/01/2017 13:06

The sound of the ball bouncing causes anxiety...they kick the ball on the building, fence, window. Anyone else experiencing the same problem I've tried to resolve the issue but no joy.
There's a park not far away....
I guess sometimes we have to accept...I just want to live in peace.I know their children but that damn ball!
They could be out early or very late....

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DJBaggySmalls · 22/01/2017 13:17

When you are wondering if the next ball is going to break the window, every ball sound makes you anxious. Been there, done that.
If they are kicking it against your house they are being nuisance neighbours and anti social. you can complain to their landlord, and the local community police.

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sugarlost · 22/01/2017 13:16

Yes I'm in the building Olly. I think because it has been going on so long that the constant thumping sound on the floor and fence has got to me....

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LucklessMonster · 22/01/2017 13:15

YANBU

It's the repetitive thump, thump, thump that causes the anxiety.

Ollycat has already provided the predictable false dichotomy. The options are not to kick a ball outside your house or play on a screen.

Ollycat · 22/01/2017 13:09

Is it your building/ window / fence? If so then I would say of course you anbu to ask them to stop but otherwise yes you probably abu.

Surely better them being outside then inside on a screen? Why does the sound of the ball make you anxious?

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