To wear ear plugs in the car on journeys with the kids

[Justoneme]

I have 4 DCs between 7- 10 years old. On car journeys with them and DP my DCs get so, so loud and it really stresses me out to the point of shouting at them to be a quiet. So I am now wearing ear plugs to block out the noise and hopefully not be as stressed.

It doesn't seem to bother DP as much.

Am I over reacting, should they be able to scream and shout or is wearing ear plugs a reasonable thing?! I have even got out the car and walked for a bit alongside it in traffic when they get loud.

Any related experience helpful, please!!

I also agree, you can't wear ear plugs when driving. If you need to wear them ask your husband to drive.

My dc were awful in the car. The noise would be so distracting, and I now have to insist on absolute silence from them in the car. We just put the music on, but every time we get in, I have to say Be quiet while mummy's driving. They're 9 and 5. They've missed out on treats after fighting and misbehaving in the car. I've turned up the music really loud to drown out their noise before. I've completely lost my shit, and shouted at them many times. I'm not saying that's a good idea, but we're now at a place where they know that they have to be quiet in the car.

You need to control your children. They don't need DVD players. They need dicilpline.