The game of “ding-dong ditch,” also called “knock-down ginger,” is fun but can be annoying and dangerous. The idea is to ring someone’s doorbell and run away or hide before they answer. When the person opens the door, they find no one there. Kids have been playing this prank on their neighbors for years for a quick laugh.
OP’s dog (25F) only barks at night if the bell rings. Kids in the apartment play ding dong ditch all day. OP used to check the door but now ignores it with AirPods. The kids now wait 2-3 minutes for OP to answer, which happens 3-5 times daily and is very annoying. OP talked to the kids’ parents several times, but nothing changed. Two days ago, the kids rang the bell at 2 a.m. OP scared them off, but they returned 15 minutes later. OP let the dog bark and went to bed. Neighbors got mad and tried to complain, but OP ignored them, thinking it was the kids. OP doesn’t know why they’re targeted. Neighbors blame OP for the dog’s barking, but OP doesn’t think they’re at fault.
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1. OP let their dog bark at night when kids played ding-dong ditch. The parents won’t stop them, and it’s very annoying.
2. OP’s dog barks at night but not during the day. Kids in the apartment play ding-dong ditch all day, which is very annoying.
3. OP used to check the door but now ignores it with AirPods. Kids now wait 2-3 minutes, doing it 3-5 times a day.
4. OP talked to the kids’ parents multiple times, but nothing changed. The kids just increase their ding-dong ditching after each talk.
5. Two days ago, the kids ding-dong ditched at 2 a.m. OP let the dog bark, used AirPods, and went to bed. Neighbors’ complaints were ignored.
6. OP doesn’t know why they target them. They haven’t done anything. Perhaps the kids seek revenge. Most neighbors are mad about the dog, but OP disagrees.
7. OP’s apartment building has no management. Each apartment is individually owned. They hire a company for external services. There’s no one to complain to.
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NTA – Those kids need to learn some manners.
9. You’ve tried to address the issue; it’s not your fault the parents won’t take responsibility.
10. Your neighbors should understand your frustration and offer support, not blame.
11. You’ve taken reasonable steps to address the problem; it’s not your responsibility to parent someone else’s kids.
12. The neighbors should be more understanding and supportive.
13. It’s not fair for you to endure this annoyance, especially when you’ve tried to resolve the issue.
14. NTA – You’ve done what you can; it’s not your fault if the parents won’t step up.
15. The management might help in this regard.
16. That’s a clever idea.
17. NTA, you have the right to peace in your own home. The kids’ parents should handle the situation.
18. You’ve been more than patient; your neighbors should appreciate your efforts to deal with the problem.
19. It’s not your responsibility to police other people’s kids. Your neighbors should be more understanding.
20. You’ve tried to be patient, but enough is enough. Your neighbors should understand and support you.
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