A family facing disturbances from their noisy neighbors has turned to social media to voice their concerns. The frustrated parent, posting on Mumsnet, questioned whether it was acceptable for the neighbors’ children to engage in loud play, including fighting and shouting, in the garden until 9pm.
The parent described how the children, aged 7-16, often engaged in disruptive behavior, with the older ones bullying the youngest without parental intervention. The noise, even with background white noise, disturbed their 3-year-old and 7-month-old children due to the close proximity of their rooms to the garden.
Expressing their distress, the parent mentioned that while they understood children being loud while playing, the constant shouting, bickering, and noise from balls hitting the wall were becoming unbearable. They sought advice on when it was appropriate to approach the parents to address the situation.
Responses to the post varied, with some suggesting that the noise, though annoying, was within legal limits as the children were on their own property. However, others empathized with the parent, highlighting the need to address excessive noise and encouraging direct communication with the neighbors.
The ongoing disturbance seemed to be a recurring issue, with the parent noting that the disruptive behavior was not limited to specific seasons but occurred throughout the year. The parent emphasized the challenge of comparing unintentional baby crying to purposeful loud behavior, particularly from older children.
The situation highlighted a divide in opinions regarding acceptable noise levels and behavior, prompting discussions on how to address such disturbances with neighbors respectfully and effectively.