AIBU to expect neighbours to keep loud kids indoors before 9am?

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GreenSingingFrog · 21/03/2026 08:37

New neighbours moved in recently a few doors down, and now the nice weather has started their 3 kids have been out in the garden each morning. It starts at 7.30am and they’re very loud and scream constantly.

I don’t mind on a weekday, but it’s the same time at the weekend too. It’s waking us up and we’re not even next door so must be worse for those closer.

We didn’t let ours out until about 9am at least at the weekend and I’ve brought them inside on occasion when they’ve been arguing and screaming, to sort it out without disturbing everyone around.

AIBU to think they shouldn’t let the kids out until more like 9am if they’re going to be screaming continuously?

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LlynTegid · 21/03/2026 08:47

Talk to your neighbours. Agree about noise at the weekend. I wonder if they don't like the noise too and let their children in the garden to get some relative peace themselves.

Bananarice · 21/03/2026 08:46

Close your window. If that is not enough, invest in better soundproofing windows. Children have a right to enjoy their own gardens.

I think it is wonderful children playing outside instead off being stuck inside watching screens.

MrsClattenburg · 21/03/2026 08:45

Annoying.

However I'd take 7.30am as my neighbour goes into the garden at 5.45am (every bloody morning) to go in his shed. You can hear him moaning at the dog (loudly) and scraping the shed door across the patio 😡

Lamelie · 21/03/2026 08:44

I doorstepped and complained when a few doors up did the same. Definitely yanbu

hazelberry · 21/03/2026 08:42

The summer threads have started early this year on MN.

toomuchfaff · 21/03/2026 08:39

They shouldn't be screaming continuously really... even after 9am

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