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Littlewiseone · 25/09/2026 18:55

Kid next door most evenings of late (and all summer during the world cup) kicking a football in their back garden. It's either against the back of the house which is connected to ours with only a fence between us, or being slammed off the decking. It's the most god awful thumping that resonates through our whole downstairs area - living space and kitchen - and it means sitting outside to enjoy the evening is impossible, as is leaving open the patio door. It goes on for an hour or two. I've already asked once for the kicking to stop before 8am when I'm putting my son down, but now I want to ask it to stop completely. AIBU to ask this or do I need to just deal with it.

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TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 25/09/2026 19:06

VioletsTale · 25/09/2026 18:58

You need to just deal with it. It’s a kid playing in his garden. In a few years that will be your kid.

I missed that bit, is she going to adopt him? 😱

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Raptors · 25/09/2026 19:05

It's a child playing in his garden for a few hours. It's a completely normal part of living near others. I suspect your child or even yourself do things that annoy your neighbours but they sensibly don't say anything because its just life.

Cobrakainerd · 25/09/2026 19:03

The weather will turn fairly soon and be dark early, you child will also be playing out soon enough. Will you let them play with a ball, run ,jump? Not worth sweating over now.

VioletsTale · 25/09/2026 18:58

You need to just deal with it. It’s a kid playing in his garden. In a few years that will be your kid.

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