First time I've ever submitted something like this to a public forum, so a little nervous! However, I am at the end of my tether and just want to see what people think about this...
Our teenage son is 17 and enjoys gaming. This does cause a bit of friction sometimes, as he can often get in a rage, with the occasional shouting, accompanied by swearing once in a blue moon (although he knows we don't tolerate this).
We only live in a small terraced house, so his room is right next to ours (and our neighbours!). Over the years, we've tried to be flexible with him as to how late he plays when he doesn't have sixth form the next day, telling him as long as he isn't noisy, he can carry on playing till "a bit later". However, in recent weeks, there have been times when his chatting as he games has kept me awake.
He doesn't see the issue, as he feels he isn't making noise. I've tried to explain that the low level noise he makes when he chats (he has a deep voice!) is still enough to keep me awake at times.
I've now decided enough is enough and told him he will have to come off just before midnight, which is when I usually fall asleep. He's thrown a massive aggressive wobbly, telling me he won't comply and there's nothing I can do about it.
AIBU?
P.S. I really don't like wearing ear plugs, so that is not a realistic option for me.