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Kids screaming in garden next door!

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WorkHardPlayHard1 · 01/06/2023 11:17

So for the 5th time this Spring/Summer, the kids next door are playing happily and very loudly in the garden next door directly into the open door of my kitchen.

I really like the adult neighbours (their parents) and really don't want to fall out with then.

Any suggestions of how to approach this as can't bear the idea of a full Summer of screeching kids! They are 10 and 7! 😬

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Gunpowder · 01/06/2023 11:27

Sympathies OP. It’s hard when you want to relax and it’s noisy.

I really try and stop my kids screaming or arguing in the garden as I think it’s not fair on neighbours - but if they are playing happily and it’s not too late or early I think it should be ok and expected for children to play in their own garden. Half term is nearly over and they will be back at school next week.

GameChanger54321 · 01/06/2023 11:26

This can't be real 😂 shut your door or move yourself to a remote location with no neighbours? Let kids be kids ffs

Whinge · 01/06/2023 11:25

No advice unfortunately as I have the same problem. Young kids out screeching until 9.30pm last night which set of every dog in the area.

I know people like to sympathise with the OP, but that's hardly the same situation. 9.30pm is very different to children out playing in the middle of the day.

As for the OP, I would close your door as it will help muffle the noise, but I wouldn't complain about children playing.

Tinkerbyebye · 01/06/2023 11:25

BallandBoe · 01/06/2023 11:23

Wow. Kids doing what kids do. In their own garden. FIVE times this year.

Terrible.

Kids screaming and screeching at the top of their voices is simply not necessary. There is a different between that and what I would consider normal noise. And there is certainly no need for it to go on for hours

Op I would simply have a chat with the neighbour if it’s all day, noise really carries so it wont just be you affected. B6 all means play, just don’t scream

BallandBoe · 01/06/2023 11:23

Wow. Kids doing what kids do. In their own garden. FIVE times this year.

Terrible.

thelinkisdead · 01/06/2023 11:22

Are you my neighbour? 😂 In all seriousness though, it’s up to their parents to ensure they aren’t screeching & screaming. A certain amount of noise is to be expected, but screaming isn’t allowed at all in my house and my kids are brought inside if they can’t be considerate. Laughing, talking (loudly at times) = fine, but anything louder isn’t. I’m not sure how you’d tackle this though; if their parents don’t think it’s inconsiderate (it is) then it’s difficult!!

Anoushkaka · 01/06/2023 11:21

No advice unfortunately as I have the same problem. Young kids out screeching until 9.30pm last night which set of every dog in the area.
My garden used to be quiet and peaceful but literally never sit in it now.

Lastqueenofscotland2 · 01/06/2023 11:21

I can be a miserable git but as long as it’s not stupidly early/late I couldn’t get wound up about this

Rowthe · 01/06/2023 11:19

Buy a house with no neighbours?

ZeroFuchsGiven · 01/06/2023 11:19

Shut your door maybe?

They are kids, playing in their own garden in nice weather, dont be that person Hmm

JorisBonson · 01/06/2023 11:18

As someone who can only sit in the garden wearing headphones, you have my sympathies!

Jagoda · 01/06/2023 11:18

Two options spring to mind.

Shut your door.

Kill them.

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