A mother has taken to Reddit to vent her frustration after neighbours installed a basketball hoop outside her home, causing constant noise that disrupts her baby's sleep. The woman, who lives on a small street with only ten houses, said the children play for hours at a time, bouncing multiple balls and shouting, often from 7am to 10pm on weekends.
She explained that her baby's bedroom is at the front of the house, leaving her unable to move the child elsewhere. Despite approaching the parents politely to request restricted play times, she was met with aggression and told it was 'her problem, not mine'. The mother described the situation as 'driving us all bonkers'.
Reddit users offered various suggestions, including white noise machines, blackout curtains, and soundproof windows. One commenter shared a cautionary tale of neighbours whose stray basketballs damaged cars, while another jokingly suggested using an air horn to disrupt the game.
The mother's plea highlights a common neighbourhood dispute, with many sympathising over the lack of consideration shown by the basketball players' parents. The issue remains unresolved, with the mother seeking further advice on how to cope.
