Even though I dont really like kids, I get that they are loud and they play and scream and run around and all that. I cannot tolerate them playing in front of my bedroom window and waking me up several times a week.
Theres plenty of space to play outside, yet many mornings they climb up the little hill and stand on the small piece of flat land in front of my window. This morning they were dicussing how the 'wolf-man' sounds and all howling. They have done similar things before, and have knocked on the window.
I looked out the window and one kid yells to his mom that someone looked at him. She responded by telling him to get down before someone comes out and yells at him....why didnt she yell at him? in my neighborhood, all the apts have bedrooms in the front. and regardless, you dont allow your children to play a foot in front of someones window, my mama would never have allowed me to do that!
how do i handle this? i know people are defensive about their kids....
2007-03-14 03:14:52 · 15 answers · asked by j. deo 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
this is happening around 830 am
for those who question my sleeping habits (not that its relevant anyway), i work in a bar, i get home late, so i sleep late. not everyone works a 9 to 5 these days!
2007-03-14 03:30:05 · update #1
Firstly, complain to the parents, see if they are going to be responsible for their childrens actions.
Secondly, if they continue to do it, go outside and tell the children to be quiet or you will have the authorities here to speak to them. Or to go to the playgroud/designated childrens area.
Thirdly, if the above doesnt work. Tell the management in the complex. If they have several compaints and the parents arent doing anything about the noise then they will get verbal, written and final notices.
Also, if it happens before 7am or after 10pm, they really are breaking the law. Complexes have 'quiet time' enforced.
You say its morning time? What time in specific, before 7am?
2007-03-14 03:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids will be kids, but its the parents duty to control them, especially when living in an apartment building. Speak to the parents, if that does not work, the only thing left to do is complain about the noise. I live in an apartment building too with my son and I have him completely under control - the neighbors just love him. good luck.
2007-03-14 03:22:38 · answer #2 · answered by Bite Me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a touchy situation. If you know which unit they are in you could talk to their mom, explain that you are trying to sleep, and how you know they are just being kids, and suggest that they could play in a different area until a certain time. If you come off as very friendly, their mom probably won't get offended. She already knows her kids are loud. Good Luck!
2007-03-14 03:20:53 · answer #3 · answered by MDJ 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Open your window and tell them to go somewhere else to play because this is your bedroom and you need sleep. If they do not follow, the next step is to go see their parents. Talk to them in a nice way, explain your problem and I believe they will understand and act accordingly.
It is true people are defensive about their kids but this does not make them insensitive and losing common sense. Appeal to their understanding!
2007-03-14 03:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by inotherwords 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go out there and tell the kids to get away from your window! Tell them you were sleeping. If that doesn't work then go talk to the parents. If that doesn't work talk to your landlord or apartment manager. These kids need to learn respect for adults, apparently the parents aren't teaching it to these kids! Good Luck
2007-03-14 03:20:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some parents don't care,its a fact.Hmm.
Try telling the parent,then the landlord,then the cops.Then I would put a 'sign' up in the window.Can't say they weren't warned! Then put up something in the window for privacy.
Some people are just stupid and rude!Can't be nice if it doesn't work.Good luck.
2007-03-14 03:23:38 · answer #6 · answered by gotabedifferent 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best thing is to bring it up to your landlord. You are right that people can get very defensive when it comes to their children. Rather than get into a fight with the mother, call your landlord and complain. Your landlord at least has the pull to make sure something is done.
2007-03-14 03:21:42 · answer #7 · answered by caleythia1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since its after the 7am law... be kind and explain your situation to your neighbor. If they don't know your issue, then they'd just think you were a douchebag.
If it continues after you speak with them, then go to the complex office then the police.
2016-05-04 07:06:50 · answer #8 · answered by meclec91 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't read any of the former answers but I suggest you save your money and move.
You will not get anywhere with the darlings' parents. They sound like Flintstones breeders.
You deserve better.
2007-03-14 04:47:12 · answer #9 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask their parents to have them play somewhere else.
2007-03-14 07:02:38 · answer #10 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋