To be contemplating throwing something at this kid/his mother?

[soupforbrains]

So, it's Saturday morning. I'm looking after my niece which means taking her to ballet/tap/modern classes.

You know what it's like, but of a rush most of the time and then inexplicably there is always a big waiting time in the middle. The 'lobby' waiting room doesn't have enough chairs and kids flow in and out constantly at the changeover of classes.

There are always a few reluctant siblings hanging around too. Usually getting homework done etc.

Tolerable if not exactly thrilling/luxurious.

BUT this morning a mother has just swanned in with her son (sibling of a dancer) and parked him in the waiting room WITH HIS GUITAR.

The kid's about 7 and Based on his competence and the sound he's making i would estimate has been learning guitar for approximately 30 seconds.

AIBU to want to throw something at him/throw the guitar through the window and scream in the mother's face?

The mother sounds like one of those helicopter parents, who drag their kids around for too many clubs etc etc. never allowing them to be kids, poor little boy.

Ugh. I'd be on my last nerve with that.

Can you do a really loud passive aggressive sigh and tut. That will teach them.

There is a dad here who is successfully wrangling 3 daughters all under 9 in and out of their various classes while also supervising 2 years old twin boys.

His entire operation is less intrusive than this mum and her kid.

I think one of the dad's is about to lose his shit. He looks as pissed off as I feel and I can practically see him flinch at every plucked string.

Why don’t you tell them to stop. Dd is in dancing. I’m hiding in the car. In the shade. It’s only an hour then a big gap so we are leaving and I will drop her and her friend back later.

@MissMogwai I have done SEVERAL loud passive aggressive tuts and looks. As have many other parents here.

To no avail.

I am closely watching Slowly Stewing Dad.

I’m a bit rude
‘For the love of Christ/all that’s holy will you just shut up???!!!!!’ should work well.

Oh come on, OP. What is stopping you from saying "Can you please not play that here?" when you will have the backing of other parents? Can it be heard in the dance studio?

My daughter's dance teacher was like Madame Mao and she would've snapped that guitar in half as soon as she heard a note.

Put some bunting up, light some joss sticks and start a rendition of 'Kumbayah mi' Lord, Kumbayah'. And voilà - your very own mini Glastonbury.

Failing that, 'White Lines' by Grandmaster Flash

Got any nail clippers? (*clip x6 strings - if you’re lucky, you may even take out his eyeball!)

I'd be unable to stop myself. Tell her to be more considerate and pack it in.

Shout SHUT THE FUCK UP, then she'll be forced to stop to tackle you about your disgusting language in front of children

Has someone considered saying something to a dance teacher to get the teacher to tell her it's rude and unfair to subject everyone else to such noise.

I know that I should just say something.

But there are 2 reasons why I haven't.

1. I initially thought it was a momentary activity and therefore my reserve held off and now it's like because I didn't say it right away I'm missed my window.

1. I've seen this mother shout at people before and I am a coward.

Next week, bring a trombone.

Go on, ask them to shut the fuck up.

The other parents will be in awe of you, and you will be a legend.

'Accidentally' stumble against the guitar whilst wielding some scissors.

OMFG.

Silently Stewing Dad has now become Exploding Dad/ potential hero.

#teaminterpretivedance

What happened?!

He left the room momentarily. Then returned. And at the next twang of a string he just leaped from his chair. Grabbed the guitar and shouted "FOR THE LOVE OF GOD TAKE THIS GUITAR OUTSIDE BEFORE I SMASH IT"

Please, please, back him up!

Hahaha excellent. 🏆

Request wonderwall 😂

Me and another mum may have applauded slightly.

Guitar mum is however extremely unimpressed. She has shouted at the man for daring to snatch the guitar. Had also checked her son carefully over for damage/wounds as a result of the snatching. She seems to be of the opinion that we are all blessed to have the opportunity to hear her son mangle nursery rhymes.