More what would you say in response? Friend A won't have friend B's child over to play because he screams high pitched regularly

[pingu2209]

Pretty much as the title says. I remained quiet and very carefully changed the subject. My friend A confided in me last night that she will never have a mutual friend's son over to play any more because he screams and it gets on her nerves.

I didn't know what to say - okay yes the boy does scream. But all the children are friends and really like each other.

I felt it was a bit harsh.

god I hate screamers and 7 year old boy screamers are the worst
I wouldn't want him in my house either and I have a high patience and tolerance level (it's my job- I work with toddlers)

My goodness

A screaming over excitable child 'obviously has special needs'

Really??

I've not met any groups of teenage girls randomly screaming.

I wouldn't have a screamer in my house either, can't stand the bloody noise.

Good grief I don't think I have ever met a child I would call "a screamer."

I'd imagine in the next few years that 7 year old will stop doing it... might turn out to be the best friend the other child could ever have had.

The naughty room is not 'punishing' so much. He gets told firmly three times 'no screaming' and then he is put in his room for two minutes, then told again he is not to scream and then given a kiss. Well, yes I guess punishing, but it is done after being calm and firm if you know what I mean. He does not scream because he tantrums, he just lets out these constant blood curdling shreaks. It goes right through my head. He does know he is not to do it too. Often after being told not to scream a couple of times he will open his mouth, look at me, and then give a silent shreak.

I agree Ido it is really bad for people with hearing aids. I actually got asked not to bring him to church because of that- our congregation is mostly elderly. And it is embarrassing, because people look at you and judge you as being clearly defective as a parent.

The thought of him still doing it at 7 though....... [shudders.]