how early is too early for kids to play out?

Beetlemama

I wish mine would go out and play, he's growing roots sitting in front of his xbox, if you have a kid that doesn't like running around and sport, there's not much point in turfing them out for no reason. I have to settle for making him walk to the shops and back once a day, or walking the dog with me.

As a fellow human though, I am irritated by noise before 10am but accept kids noise from 8am onwards, other people cutting the grass at 7am Sunday morning isn't ok though, even if I'm up, it just seems so rude.

GwylimT

CATS wrote: »

I wouldn't expect to hear noise before 10am on a weekend. I work hard during the week, I want a lie in on the weekend. I really hate inconsiderate neighbours who let their kids out at 9am to go knock at people's house so early. I don't allow my 14 year old out until 11am on weekends. Seriously annoys me when parents think its ok to open the door and kick the kids out as early as possible to annoy the neighbours. Especially as some of us work early on weekdays!!! Let them out to the garden if you must, but otherwise be considerate of those that actually work and want a lie in.

No noise before 10 am, what about those who need to go and do their weekly shop, or people who work at the weekend and therefore need to get themselves off to work, what about milkmen, paper boys and postmen?

valk_scot

8am in the morning, in by 9.30pm at the latest. I like to see kids playing outside rather than stuck in front of a pc or tv for hours on end. Yes, kids are noisy while they're playing but that's almost always because they're excited and happy and full of enthusiasm. Better then setting fire to the neighbour's shed because they're bored, anyway.

Prothet_of_Doom

In the words of an 80's Pop Group "I Open my curtains at 7am so that you think I'm up with the rest of the men"

Monday I leave the house at 5:15 am. I had been awake from 4 am because I was awoken by a milk man's diesel van. I'd suggest that 8 am is acceptable.

cutestkids

fluffnutter wrote: »

How do you know this? And, tbh, most mums probably want a break from their kids at some point in the day, as do the kids from mum. What's wrong with wanting your kids to go out to play?

I don't really get your last point. Are they only allowed to play with other kids if they're outside? If it rains, they have to stay in their own homes? Don't get it.

I am a bit baffled by this also perhaps it is more to do with where I live.

We live in a small cul-de-sac of 24 houses out of those houses about 7 of the houses have children including mine and another 4 or 5 have grandchildren that are often around.

The kids all go out to play and often if it is raining they will still go over to someones house and they will play indoors or watch a DVD, play the xbox, I find it strange that it bothers you that children come calling when it rains, unless you prefer more organised playdate style of friendships for the kids which is fair enough.

What you describe is a daily thing really where I live so I guess it is just what you are used to.

In answer to the question about what time do you let the kids out personally about 8.30 - 9.00am is usual here, I find that the people who work are long gone by then and any older people are generally up and about, getting the paper, walking the dog, mowing the lawn etc by then.

jellyhead

I don't see what's wrong with 8am. It's more annoying when they play outside late, and if my windows are open I can't hear the TV.

There are a lot of pensioners in my street, and they seem to have an unwritten rule that lawnmowers, hoovers etc. don't go on before 7:30 on weekdays or 9am at weekend.

On a weekday you'd expect to hear people going to school etc. before 9am anyhow. My children wake up at the same time every day, regardless of my feelings on the matter.

My mum works nights, and the school holidays make it harder for her to sleep so she sleeps in the back bedroom, with blackout curtains and ear plugs.

jellyhead

cutestkids wrote: »

I am a bit baffled by this also perhaps it is more to do with where I live.

We live in a small cul-de-sac of 24 houses out of those houses about 7 of the houses have children including mine and another 4 or 5 have grandchildren that are often around.

The kids all go out to play and often if it is raining they will still go over to someones house and they will play indoors or watch a DVD, play the xbox, I find it strange that it bothers you that children come calling when it rains, unless you prefer more organised playdate style of friendships for the kids which is fair enough.

What you describe is a daily thing really where I live so I guess it is just what you are used to.

In answer to the question about what time do you let the kids out personally about 8.30 - 9.00am is usual here, I find that the people who work are long gone by then and any older people are generally up and about, getting the paper, walking the dog, mowing the lawn etc by then.

I assume she means the sort of parent who won't let the kids play inside their own house with friends, but wants other parents to let them in instead.

We used to get kids like that coming here, especially on a Sunday because dad had a hangover and they weren't allowed to make any noise, and were kicked out until bedtime. They had to use the loo and ask for drinks at other kid's houses too.

sunflower_2

fluffnutter wrote: »

How do you know this? And, tbh, most mums probably want a break from their kids at some point in the day, as do the kids from mum. What's wrong with wanting your kids to go out to play?

I don't really get your last point. Are they only allowed to play with other kids if they're outside? If it rains, they have to stay in their own homes? Don't get it.

mmm i would never allow my children out in the rain - for them to go call on people expecting to be invited in to play.

maybe i would let them go knock to ask "would you like to come to our house to play" - but never the other way round.

one of the children hangs around infront of windows, looking in, until he is invited in :A

sunflower_2

Tigsteroonie wrote: »

I think 8am is fine.

OP, you say that your kids stay up later in the holidays - what time would you consider bringing your kids back in from screeching playing outdoors?

:T

i allow them to stay up late as in watching a film with us.

sometimes however, if lots of kids are playing out we do allow them to stay out a bit longer, but they are in and bathed by 8pm.

CATS

I was talking more about kids being let out to play in the street, shouting, screaming, kicking a ball, coming to knock at my door etc. People going to work, shopping etc are just walking or getting in the car, its not constant screaming and loud talking like kids standing outside shouting