Neighbor's screaming grandchild.....

terry123 said:
I would try to talk with them. If that does not work then I would call CPS. There is something wrong if a child is screaming non stop!
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Some screaming is normal, constant screaming is not. There must be something wrong with the child. Perhaps politely asking if that is the case might bring the problem to their attention?
 

Rosemarie said:
Some screaming is normal, constant screaming is not. There must be something wrong with the child. Perhaps politely asking if that is the case might bring the problem to their attention?
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You may be right, that if the child has a real problem, (one of the ones mentioned earlier in this thread), then a neighbour asking about the child might be appreciated by the grandparents concerned, ( particularly done in the right way).
 
grahamg said:
You may be right, that if the child has a real problem, (one of the ones mentioned earlier in this thread), then a neighbour asking about the child might be appreciated by the grandparents concerned, ( particularly done in the right way).
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I know for a fact that unless it seems life threatening, in at least a couple of states, CPS is not doing home visits at this point in time. If a call was made, a phone interview might occur but no more than that.
 

I think your neighbors are well aware that they have a screaming kid on their hands. They have the same ears as you. So what is knocking on their door supposed to do? Have you ever tried to quiet down a screaming kid? If you honestly felt the child was being harmed, I would call CPS. I knew a kid, who screamed for hours when your placed him in the bed at night. He was the son of two MDs , and had extensive workups, where nothing was found. It was unbelievably aggravating, so I feel for you. But the kid will eventually out grow it. Probably not soon enough for you.
 
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Neighbor's screaming grandchild.....


Pecos said:
I don't bother talking to people like that anymore. I just call animal control
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Now THAT.....would be entertaining

Other'n that, a nice set of ear buds block out a lot of noise

Might offer a pair or two to the neighbors.....

I'd prolly visit the granparents
Ask 'em how their hearing was
Invite one over to my back yard....wait....listen....observe the expression on their face when the little imp shrieks
…...make a snide comment or two
 
This is a stretch but could you talk to the child or even offer too take care of them for a bit and see if it's the child or something external causing it to scream?

Maybe the grandparents would allow you to and if they wouldn't that might be an indication of what the real problem could be if there even is one.

Kids need to run and play and scream and maybe this child is not coping well with confinement? I used to do those things as a kid. I think we all did.
 
just a thort here -- I am wondering if the child screams indoors ?
if she does there is certainly a big problem there ; is there a dog around that she dont like 'so maybe look at all the options there'
and is she left out there to long ? if you have covered everything I would knock have a word - no need to get to be angry hear what they say = but I think if there sensible people they will get the message …...…..
 
I think this is very disturbing. For one thing, the OP doesn't say whether the child is alone in the yard for hours, while he/she is screaming. If alone, there is defibitely something very wrong with the whole situation.

If the child is autistic, or developmentally disabled, and the grandparents are out there in the yard also, that's a different story. If that is the case, what can you observe and hear? Do they seem to be trying to calm the child down, are they playing with him, etc.? Or do they seem to be angry, threatening, punitive? They could be inflicting horrible punishments on this kid once they're in the house.

I would definitely talk to the grandparents and see what I can find out. Yes, kids do play and they do make noise, but not alone, and not constantly screaming for hours. I wouldn't even treat a pet dog that way, let alone a child!
 
Bottom line is that everyone is entitled to quiet enjoyment in their home.

If something is preventing that then they have a right to act.

Non stop screaming deserves looking into.

Make a recording, could be the grandparents wear a hearing aid and turn it off, tell them to put it in and have a listen to what you listen to.
 
Hopefully @Colleen will pop back in and answer some of our question, so we no longer have to speculate. I don't have any kids, and my dog is not a big barker, but if my dog was barking for nothing for extended periods of time, I'm considerate enough to shush him up or bring him into the house. I would hope folks would have the same consideration with kids, but there's all types of people in this world. Maybe the boy just hates being dumped at the grandparents house and loudly objects.
 
Screaming constantly? Seems to me vocal strain would kick in & cause laryngitis.

Then there is the grandparents are helping by caring for the 4 yr. old. If I was bothered I'd go over to talk with the neighbor when the child is screaming and ask if they knew why the child screamed so much.

The worst that could happen is to be told to mind your own business. The best that could happen is you find out why. Either way the neighbor knows the screaming bothers you.
 
Mrs. Robinson said:
I would try talking to them.Child could have autism or something that causes him/her to scream.Would hate to call CPS if that were the case. But if you think the child is being abused then CPS should be advised to look into it.
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I don't think the child is being abused. Just inconsiderate, clueless grandparents :(
 
Rosemarie said:
Some screaming is normal, constant screaming is not. There must be something wrong with the child. Perhaps politely asking if that is the case might bring the problem to their attention?
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This child throws temper tantrums (we can hear his screaming and carrying on about something) but I never hear any response from the grandparents. They just let him go. I believe there's something "wrong" with the child. I'm not qualified to diagnose anything but constant screaming and yelling is not "normal"...IMHO. We've been going to ask them about his behavior but they are strange people and not at all friendly and we don't want to make waves because we live so close to them.
 
Colleen said:
This child throws temper tantrums (we can hear his screaming and carrying on about something) but I never hear any response from the grandparents. They just let him go. I believe there's something "wrong" with the child. I'm not qualified to diagnose anything but constant screaming and yelling is not "normal"...IMHO. We've been going to ask them about his behavior but they are strange people and not at all friendly and we don't want to make waves because we live so close to them.
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Sounds like a spoiled brat, Colleen. Sorry you have to deal with the noise.
 
Colleen said:
This child throws temper tantrums (we can hear his screaming and carrying on about something) but I never hear any response from the grandparents. They just let him go. I believe there's something "wrong" with the child. I'm not qualified to diagnose anything but constant screaming and yelling is not "normal"...IMHO. We've been going to ask them about his behavior but they are strange people and not at all friendly and we don't want to make waves because we live so close to them.
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Do you know, I know adults who are not that much different in their behaviour from the way this child behaves!

You have my sympathy, and only yo can ascertain whether an approach to the grandparents is possible, or likely to be fruitful.
 
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