Does the sound of children playing annoy you?

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I could just be being paranoid. My neighbours seem lovely never had any issues. I have, however, noticed since lockdown DD has obviously been playing a lot in the garden. They regularly seem to go in when DD is out. She isn't loud but does chatter away to herself with whatever she is playing with although I wouldn't say it's constant. Would others find this annoying? TBH even if it was I can't tell her to play in silence or force her indoors all the time. There are other children playing in close by gardens aswell. Also there is an elderly lady who lives behind us who seems to enjoy DD presence and often waves and watches her.

I think you are being paranoid, they havent complained

No. I tune that sound out entirely. My kids are older and I'm glad those days are behind me so as long as it's nothing I have to deal with, I don't even hear it.

I like the sound of children playing. However, I do not like screeching and yelling and howling and talking so loudly it’s as if they’re in my house. That’s what one set of my neighbours do, often with the dad running round after them growling and Having Fun!!

The others just play quietly which is a nice sound. I’d just take a minute to think how loud she really is. If she is just quietly chattering just ignore them.

As long as they're not screaming.
I'd love hearing a little girl chatting away to herself in the garden to be honest.

ThT would really irritate me but I would never expect someone not to let their child play in their own garden because I’m overly sensitive to noise.

Not generally but the sound of trampoline springs or footballs being kicked against the fence sends me indoors. It’s a shame that I have football loving neighbours with trampolines both sides...

I dislike screeching but love general chattery play. My own DC are teens now and I miss that tbh.

Playing no, screeching and shouting yes.

Not in the.slightest,.even when they screech a bit. . I know it does annoy a lot of people on here but I honestly wouldn't worry about it unless someone complains to you directly.

I’ve only ever been nattered by the noise of my own children, my brain just filters everyone else’s out

Maybe they are shielding and are worried about being in the garden at the same time?

My neighbours must hate me. My DC screech and do my head in, let alone theirs. And then there is the noise of me shouting and telling them off. Sigh. We must be the Brat and Harpy House of the street

Repetitive noises like balls hitting walls, electronic games etc I have low tolerance for (including my own children).
General talking, laughing, splashing, jumping, even minor disagreements no.

Loud music and swearing, outdoor TVs etc drive me indoors.

No, I love the sound of children playing and laughing, as long as they're not constantly screaming.

I agree with a PP. You sound a bit paranoid. They could be going indoors for any reason and as you say, you can't stop her playing out anyway.

Nope!

I often hear the sound of the DC's school playing fields carrying on the prevailing wind and that choral sound of playing is lovely.

General play is fine.
My DCs are currently chuntering away together and making sound effects and that makes me happy which admittedly is probably maternal bias. I can also hear the neighbour's younger child which I tend to zone out of as he's not my problem

Screaming, no, or particilar irritating sounds like plastic wheels scraping over bricks. But general play is a happy sound.

As an only child living out of catchment, I spent my childhood in the garden in a fantasy world and singing and dancing to myself. The elderly neighbours loved it. I was embarrased as I didn't realise I had an audience!

Chatting, giggling and laughing all fine. Screeching and screaming definitely not

As PPs day, quiet chatter, occasional louder, fine. Screeching/balls banging against things for hours, not fine.

I love hearing children playing but NOT screeching. They need to learn not to screech because it's very annoying for those listening.

I honestly wouldn't let it bother you, there may be another reason but even if it is who cares? Children are allowed out in their own garden.

My neighbour moaned about my kids (their own ones make plenty of noise but that is ok apparently) but whatever I own my house and my garden and as long as they are not screeching at the top of their lungs all day long and are not out too early or late then we will do what we want.

Yep...and I have multiple kids that play but don't feel the need to screech, kick balls at fences and bounce of fecking trampolines all day. It's annoying and a headache.

Chattering and play are fine - during reasonable daytime hours. Screaming, yelling, throwing heavy things repetitively against a corrugated shed/down cobblestones and fighting isn't!!

Screaming or continuous repetitive ball bouncing can be annoying but I have really liked hearing the sound of children playing out since lockdown. I think the garden at the end of mine had relatives move in just before lockdown was announced, we have quite big gardens. I was very unwell and laid in the conservatory recovering on a day bed for a couple of weeks. Hearing that little girl laugh and play brought real joy to my heart.

I’m feeling much better for this thread. I’ve felt like a bit of a miserable old fucker for being so annoyed by constant screeching but now I feel normal 😃

Playing is lovely to hear. Screaming, no.