What Would You Do? Loud Music With Children in Public in Idaho

What would you do? What would you do if you went out in public with your children and heard someone playing loud, offensive music? Would you ask them to turn it down? Would you turn it down yourself and deal with the consequences? Would you leave? Would you move to a different part of the place you are in? Everyone has a right to listen to whatever type of music they prefer, but when out in public, is it ok to listen to music with obscene lyrics? It is a parent's responsibility to protect their children from hearing certain things, but to what extent do you go to? What would you do?

Loud and Offensive Music in Idaho

Recently, there was an incident in Southern Idaho where a family went out for a day of fun and family time at Ritter Island, to find a couple that had their music blasting. Normally, this wouldn't seem like a big deal, except when you have children and the people's music has obscene language that you don't want your children to hear. While some would politely ask the people to turn down their music, others would prefer to walk over and do it themselves. This can agitate those playing their music as you are touching their property and adjusting the volume of their music that they have the right to enjoy. There are multiple options on how to handle the situation, but which would you choose?

Respecting Families With Kids in Idaho

When a couple decides to go out and enjoy a day by the water, if they do not have kids, they should not have to worry about other people's kids, but there is a thing about being respectful as well. On the other hand, when someone with children shows up and hears others playing offensive music, if that couple was there first, then you have invaded their space and have the right to move or go elsewhere. You can ask them to turn it down, and if they refuse, then you handle it accordingly by moving on or dealing with the music. Odds are that children hear worse at school. It is not an ideal situation to be in, but it is common to run into, especially during the summer months by the lake, river, or on a boat. 

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If you went out for a day of fun with your children and heard a couple or group playing music with lyrics that offended you and your children, what would you do?