To say something to or about these rude ladies

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I take my little boy to a story and song group once a week, we all sit in a circle and listen to a story and use lots of lovely props, then play some circle games and sing songs. Without fail every week about half of the carers chat loudly amongst themselves, all the way through the story and games, which totally drowns out what the leader is saying and makes it impossible for the children to focus and take part.

For the first time this week the leader asked them to stop and they did momentarily but then continued. It’s so frustrating and honestly makes me want to stop going, but it’s such a lovely group, or would be if we could properly take part!

So AIBU to either directly tell these ladies to be quiet, or otherwise to ask the leader once everyone else has left to please clamp down more firmly on this incredibly rude behaviour?? I get that people want to socialise and get some adult company but there are other places to do that where it wouldn’t be so disruptive!

Unleash the power of a short sharp “shh”. Keeping doing it until they shut up.

Don't do this. It's a silly avoidance technique and does not deal with the issue which is that their behaviour is inappropriate, not that you have a pretend condition. The group leader should deal with it so speak to her and be clear with her that their behaviour in inappropriate and is spoiling her session for children and adults.Ask her to deal with them. Keep asking if she doesn't or they don't stop. Do other people feel the same as you- it would help if they also told her.

If none of that works, then your choice is to speak to them yourself or stop attending or put up with it.