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Easter egg hunt at 6.30am

409 replies

AliceAbsolum · 05/04/2026 06:45

Both the parents outside with the kids, several kids running around screaming at 6.30am. Do people have no shame?

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Hippee · 05/04/2026 07:41

ChefsKisser · 05/04/2026 06:46

Its what Jesus would have wanted

🤣🤣🤣

Flamingojune · 05/04/2026 07:39

Didnt the bible say love thy neighbour not piss em off

newornotnew · 05/04/2026 07:39

AliceAbsolum · 05/04/2026 06:52

If it was me I'd be feeling so guilty and anxious if I was outside with them for some reason. Do people not feel like that? Or ignore the emotion? Or maybe the children wanted to do it at 6.30am and they have no boundaries.

Guilty and anxious? They are strong emotions for a small misdemeanor!

I think 6:30 is too early for an outside Easter hunt, but I don't think they'll be feeling guilty and anxious, if they did feel that way they wouldn't do it.

There isn't one fixed rule about everything, and I'm ok with that. They've done this activity a bit early, but it isn't threatening so I wouldn't be too perturbed.

JMSA · 05/04/2026 07:38

They are selfish, entitled bastards. Their children’s right to fun does not trump your right to sleep!
Anyone who thinks you’re unreasonable honestly needs their head examined.

DarkForces · 05/04/2026 07:38

SUUUUUUNNNNN · 05/04/2026 07:34

Ah another one who asks AIBU when they won't hear of another side.

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what other side? Do memories fail to be made after 8am?

Drew79 · 05/04/2026 07:36

Coffeeandbooks88 · 05/04/2026 06:52

Weird comment.

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Is it too early for your sense of humour?

PersonalJaysus · 05/04/2026 07:35

It’s completely fucking selfish but then judging by comments so are half of you

SouthernNights59 · 05/04/2026 07:35

AliceAbsolum · 05/04/2026 06:54

But it will have risked waking up like 15 people on a Sunday? How is that fine?

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Seriously, is being woken at 6.30am the worst thing you can imagine happening?

So many intolerant people on MN.

Whodunnit508 · 05/04/2026 07:35

It’s amusing nit weird

ClaredeBear · 05/04/2026 07:34

Ah, it’s just once a year. We don’t have children but we have lots of little ones next door (extended family) and they’re always making a hell of a noise during the holidays but it’s lovely to hear them enjoying themselves. Interesting to see different views though.

Octavia64 · 05/04/2026 07:34

6am sunrise service at my church.

i haven’t been to it (I’m playing at the 10am) but I expect people are complaining.

it’s Easter.

if I felt shame and guilt every time my kids made a noise an adult didn’t like I wouldn’t have time to feel any other emotions.

NormasArse · 05/04/2026 07:34

EasterEggCrazy · 05/04/2026 07:24

Amateurs. My kids were out hunting for eggs at just before 6am and are already filled up on chocolate eggs and pancakes. Screaming all done. 😬 😴

You can go back to bed then- have a lovely lie in 😉

SUUUUUUNNNNN · 05/04/2026 07:34

AliceAbsolum · 05/04/2026 06:59

Several people on this thread for starters

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Ah another one who asks AIBU when they won't hear of another side.

EvangelinaMae · 05/04/2026 07:33

Run around your garden screaming and shrieking when you notice them putting their kids to bed. Or an hour later so you definitely wake them up once they are asleep. Give them a taste of their own medicine.

NormasArse · 05/04/2026 07:33

ChefsKisser · 05/04/2026 06:46

Its what Jesus would have wanted

😂

FlatErica · 05/04/2026 07:32

ChefsKisser · 05/04/2026 06:46

Its what Jesus would have wanted

Ha!

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ThatJadeLion · 05/04/2026 07:32

Should they be out there so early.. no. Would I be so miserable and post ona forum about some over excited little kids at Easter.. no.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 05/04/2026 07:32

Some real fun sponges on this thread and I can get myself worked up by a lot of things.

Allisgoodtoday · 05/04/2026 07:32

It's Easter. It comes once a year. Some of us have been up since 5am for the early morning service, outdoors, with breakfast as the sun rises.

Children's voices wouldn't bother me, if it woke me and I was tired, I'd turn over and go back to sleep. Otherwise, I'd get up. Can't see the issue.

However, if it's neighbours who are always noisy (dogs barking etc. as you mentioned) I can see it might add to the irritation you already feel.

TheOGOC · 05/04/2026 07:31

My mind is boggling that 30% of people so far think that this is ok!

OrsolaRosso · 05/04/2026 07:31

BarMonaco · 05/04/2026 07:22

Exactly. The parents will be shit, lazy parents all year round, not just at Easter.

"Let's do the Easter egg hunt at 10."
"Oh you want to do it right now little Veruca Salt? Of course darling, whatever you demand dear Veruca."

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To be fair, lazy parents would be disinclined to be up at 6.30am.

Sprig1 · 05/04/2026 07:31

I would be ok with this (even though Easter egg hunts have never been a thing for us). Clearly the kids were excited. Let them have some fun.

Youcantwinthemall · 05/04/2026 07:30

ChefsKisser · 05/04/2026 06:46

Its what Jesus would have wanted

😂😂😂😂

Sparkles1212 · 05/04/2026 07:29

AliceAbsolum · 05/04/2026 06:52

If it was me I'd be feeling so guilty and anxious if I was outside with them for some reason. Do people not feel like that? Or ignore the emotion? Or maybe the children wanted to do it at 6.30am and they have no boundaries.

Pop round and ask if any of your surmises apply to them. Let us know what they say

OrsolaRosso · 05/04/2026 07:29

Coffeeandbooks88 · 05/04/2026 06:52

Weird comment.

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No, it's a very, very funny comment 🤣