Are my kids normal?

Question

i have 2 boys , ages 7 and 8. its the school holidays and when they play together the are really loud , boystorious and yell alot, mainly out of excitement. But i feel bad cos i think other parents are gonna think that they are naughty and misbehaving. Is this normal? being loud etc? should i let them carry on being like this or should i tell them to be quiet and carm down. im in a dilemma , opinions please! :)

Answer 1

My niece and Nephew are always loud. I just slap them around the head and scream in their face and they shut up and do as they're told.

But, seriously, yeah. It's normal. They're kids. Kids have fun, when you have fun you tend to get loud and as they don't really understand the concept of being quiet apart from at night, then they're bound to be loud.

No offense, but you don't know this yet you're a mother?

It's not like if they're loud they have ADHD or something.

Answer 2

stop worring what other people think your kids are normal every kid that is haooy are loud and the only people that want kids quiet are the old and them that dont have kids,if you teach the kids that their is a time and a place to be quiet then let them be normal

Answer 3

Hmm depends on the living situation. If you live in an apartment with thin walls you may want to for your neighbors sake Though most cities have laws that say you can be as loud as you want from 7am until 11pm of course if you live in an apartment your landlord may have his own set of rules. However if you live in a house no one should really care if your children are carrying on after all kids are loud when they are having fun and personally i would think most neighbors would be happy your kids are playing rather than getting into trouble. So long as they aren't outside at 2 in the morning screaming at the top of their lungs (and i doubt they are) i don't think it should be an issue.

You may however want to invest in some ear plugs for your own sanity. :P

Answer 4

I look after two boys twice a week who are 9 and 8.

They are really excited when together. They roll on the floor playfighting and screaming. I think it's the fact that they're two boys! As long as they're not actually fighting then it's fine.

But in certain social places I can understand why you wouldn't want them to do this. Perhaps give them a quiet word beforehand or a signal if they're being too loud as they do need to learn to be quiet in certain environments.

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Answer 5

Let me tell you, as a mum of three boys, that is very normal!! My boys love to be loud, all day, every day. I let them go, it is not naughty, they are just excited. When they get a bit much I just take them to the park or outside and let them run off their energy.

I know how the holidays feel, ours finished a few weeks back. Good luck!

Answer 6

Let them let and run around, but also teach them when its not appropriate.

Answer 7

If they are just yelling in general (not calling each other names or saying anything bad) and they are outside, they are fine. I would say it's only a problem if they yell indoors - or outside at 6:00 in the morning, or if the content of the yelling is something that isn't nice.

Answer 8

Ever heard the saying 'Boys will be boys'?

They are quite normal, has anyone complained?

Answer 9

Be glad they're loud and boisterous, and I wouldn't worry about it until someone complains.  They're behaving perfectly normally for their age - it's a great way to expend all the energy that comes with this age, especially being boys, they seem to have a little more.  As long as they're not being belligerent or destructive, I wouldn't worry about anything and consider myself lucky that they get along with each other as well as they seem to.

Answer 10

yeah Of courese they are normal, they are healthy and happy, I have 6 siblings 5 of which are younger than me and they are very loud when they play together.Other parents will think that they are naughty and misbehaving but thats what childhood is all about, so they should understand.

Answer 11

they are boys if they just sit there quietly I would be scared. Let them play and be loud.

Answer 12

its normal for kids to let out their energies, if they are screaming it doesnt mean that they are doing something bad, and plus you know where your kids are... the moment that you need to fear the most is when they are quiet... then you know that they are planing something

Answer 13

they are fine

Answer 14

no they not !!! they insane and need lockin up

Answer 15

Please allow the kids to enjoy,how they are now they wont be the same as they grow older they become obedient,as this was my personal experience.Normally boys should have this kind of habit then only they can survive

Answer 16

what is normal i don't have boys but my uncle has a 2yr old boy nearly 3 and he loud sometimes

Answer 17

well i remember looking after 3 boys 7 8 and 9 they where loud buggers dont worry its normal for young kids to be loud and running everywhere they have alot of kept in energy that they need to release by doing somethin if they are making too much of a racket just tell them to quiet down or just sit them in front on the tv or take them to the park that way they can enjoy the wide open spaces

Answer 18

they r normal

yellin will remove their frustration while playing

if they r yellin vry loudly & disturbing other then u can explain him   in a vry quiet & nice manner

boys will be boys

Answer 19

Outside is where they should be loud and boisterous.  That is where noisy fun play is encouraged.  

Kids need to be taught about public boundaries, that in public spaces where everyone goes, supermarkets, restaurants, churches, schools running and yelling are NOT appropriate at all.  And indoors we have a whole different set of behaviors.  We use indoor voices, we are quieter, and do not throw or kick balls or toys inside.  

This is the age they need to learn the nuances of public behaviors because it will become annoying in a very short time.

Answer 20

They are being SO normal. They are two little boys!!! If the situation is where they shouldn't be too loud, just tell them to take it down about 3 notches. Give them something quiet to do....even if it only keeps them quiet for 5-10 minutes. If possible, get them out somewhere where they CAN be loud and boisterous! I am not sure where you are or what the weather is like, but an outdoor activity...or get down with them and play with them. Boys love to wrestle! You could be the "referee" of their "wrestling match." Have 3 rounds. Then have a prize for the winner. Trust me, they will want to do that for at least 45 minutes or so. Just be careful no one gets hurt! Get a wide open spot with lots of pillows and nothing to knock over!

Answer 21

Boys will be boys but you can ask for "indoor voices" while inside. They may as well learn it now.

I say as long as it doesn't bother you then let them play!

Answer 22

It's fine as long as they're not annoying your neighbours or shouting and yelling in the street.  It's very irritating being in your own house and having to listen to someone elses rowdy kids next door or outside