Social media no place to cry over crying kids

A WOMAN who raised concerns on Facebook over her neighbour's crying children has been urged to confront the parents rather than complain on social media.

The Toowoomba woman turned to Things For Sale in Toowoomba for advice on what to do about the "always" crying children and screaming parents.

"When I say always, I mean 1am crying, 7am crying and the mother seems to just scream at them," she said.

The Chronicle's Facebook likers said the woman's concerns did not belong on social media.

"They should go and knock on the door and speak to them like a grown up and see what's going on." Kylie Grainger said.

"It's getting to the stage where nothing can be done without social media having to get involved.

"What happened to good old manners and respect?"

WHAT YOU HAD TO SAY

• For goodness sake, get off your backside and extend a human hand of compassion - whether it be to the mother or the children. - Amy Roker
• I take it you have no children, it's part of life, babies cry for a reason and children play and make a noise. If it is troubling you that much use ear plugs or get a house in a retirement village where they don't have children. - Sally Tattam
• Rather than complain how about go and ask if you can help? Put some washing on and hang it out. Make a cup of tea. Loan your ear and shoulder. - Talie Boffington Holgate
• Instead of complaining about the problem, offer to help! Fundamental flaw with society these days. - Jon Albiez
• She's not trying to be awful, she's asking what to do. I would wonder the same thing as its their home, their life and I'm not sure if I would have the guts to interfere. - Renae Spies
• Maybe go over and politely ask if everything is okay and can you help. Maybe they have no external support and the parents need it. - Sue McHarry
• How about you go and offer a hand and a sympathetic ear instead of assuming the worst! - Tanja Michelle
• No. Maybe you could go over and offer to help out. Or take them a meal. - Analise Charters