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WWYD

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RachelGreen45 · 21/07/2020 09:46

There’s a house opposite me where groups of upto 20 kids 16/17 like to congregate, the boys mother doesn’t seem to mind. Now during the day you don’t hear much from them, it gets to 7/8pm when I’m trying to settle DC 1&2 and they shout and ball in the street. They’ll split in to groups and shout to the other group that’s easily 80metres down the street. It’s every night they do this, the only break we get is when it rains.
Last night was exceptionally loud they woke my youngest up twice and had the dog barking down stairs. I lost my shit and shouted out the window for them to keep it down, of course this made them worse. I know with it not being 11pm they aren’t breaking any laws but surely there’s a level of curtesy that should be respected.
I’m really thinking about going and speaking with the mother who’s house they stand outside of and asking her to have a word with them. WWYD? I’m sick of it now!

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HoneyBee03 · 21/07/2020 10:09

I don't think the time of day (ie. Before 11pm) matters if the level of noise is inappropriate. I'd approach the person who owns the house first, do it politely and see if you get anywhere. If not, can you note down the times of when it happens, try to record it too, then go to your local council with a complaint?

Basecamp65 · 21/07/2020 10:17

Yes - start keeping a record with times and dates etc

If you feel comfortable try speaking to the mother

Ultimately if you want something done you may have to report to the council but its unfortunate you shouted out the window as they will now assume it is you who has complained and this may bring repercussions.

What i would say is 16/17 year olds grow up and this may be a short term issue - no help at the moment i know but the weather will start to turn in a few weeks and this may get easier

RachelGreen45 · 21/07/2020 10:22

@HoneyBee03 that’s what I thought too! There is often a few girls among them that scream and laugh soo loud. Yes I think I’m going to pop and have a chat with her later.
I didn’t think of that but yes I’ll definitely record it and note down times.

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RachelGreen45 · 21/07/2020 10:31

@Basecamp65 yes I’m happy to speak to the mother although part of me thinks she’s fully aware of what their doing and is ok with it. She can’t not be aware of it when it’s right outside her house.
I know I realise now shouting wasn’t the best idea, I’d just hit breaking point with it the baby was screaming the dog had started to bark and I lost it.

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Motoko · 21/07/2020 11:23

Aren't groups of that many people banned due to covid? Couldn't you call the police to break them up?

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