Rude ring-tones around children?
610461
No it is not acceptable and u can press charges for being offended by it.  When I am grocery shopping or whatever i have no desire for me and my kids to listen to that crap.  They are disrupting my peace.
918998
yes its rude. if my phone rang i would say ill ring you back in a bit or ring me back in half hour unless its urgent.
1061530
Ooh this is a tricky one!!\n\nYou can either make a big deal out of it by shouting and screaming at them, giving them a reaction and making them think they have pressed another button......or..... you could ignore it!! up to a point!!\n\nWhen my eldest son said his first swear word I told him to repeat it because I was so shocked. I sat him down and explained to him that I didn't appreciate the language and if he continued to use such language he will be ignored....... completely!!\nThe following day he swore again...... I didn't say anything to him but when he tried to talk to me, I turned my back on him. He asked why I wasn't talking to him and I told him again that he had said a rude word........ it took about a week but he got the message!!
785448
Do the civil thing and talk to them first.  If push comes to shove, THEN call the police.  I hate noise pollution too.
428983
I've learned not to yell at my 3 year old. It doesn't do any good, instead talk in a stern voice. Also, the naughty step works wonders for me too!
1009167
If these calls are about their children, you need to deal with it. That's not going to go away. But if these calls are just to chat ... then you need to explain to him that it really bothers you and why.
750935
Oh geez yes. My mom used to sit and listen in to the neighbors for hours.\nI remember being so annoyed when you could make a call cause the old hag up the street was on line.
156288
This might help:\n\nhttp://www.google.com/search?q=free+ringtones
487741
It is very rude. That is one of my biggest pet peeves - People talking to other people while I'm on the phone with them. My Fiance does that all the time and it drives me up the wall!!!
1067107
ignore those two people\nhttp://www.chat-avenue.com/kidchat.html
111003
Be very careful with so-called "free" ringtones.
845312
I think alot of the problems start when they are toddlers. People always tell me when i correct my son ohh hes a boys hes suppose to be that way. But a little girl is suppose to be reserved and quiet. It drives me nuts. I wnat both of my children to be respectful and polite not just my daughter. SO i just ignore it but i really think it comes from that. People expect it when they are young and then get angry when they continue it as they get into adolecence
1166886
blocking the frequency ....
869763
go up to them and say something on lines of: 'excuse me, i don't mean to be rude, but i was wondering whether it would be possible and considerate of you to turn down the volume'. if however they refuse, or become aggressive, try not to get into a slanging match. but with some kids nowadays who are rude enough to answer back  in a disrespectful way  it is so difficult to avoid. tell the driver when you're on the bus the situation you're dealing with here. if he does nothing, tell him you'll take the matter further with london transport. get off the bus and get on an alternative one. \n\ni wouldn't have to guts to tell them to their face because i am not very good with confrontation and i worry about getting the crap beaten out of me afterwards. it annoys me too. i listen to my music on the bus but i always keep the volume down and still be able to hear my music.  besides, i don't understand those who have the voume up so high on the mp3s, ipods or whatever that every passenger on the bus or tube can hear it. its as if they're a) deaf or b) they stupidly think everyone wants to hear their music
1105041
lol...I  know  people can be so rude....but be better than them! Just say something that will put them in their place...."please don't judge, by what you don't know!"  or "Don't you think I would rather be walking if I could so I wouldn't have to hear people like you make such rude comments about me in front of my children, thank you and YOU have a wonderful day!"
425779
Kids with cell phones is riduculous! 4 years old is way too young. Kids are growing up too fast nowadays. THIS MADNESS NEEDS TO STOP!!!!!!
572658
try saying hi.. my nephew does this and he says they go away but hes 4...... either way, i dont envy you.. talk to your preist and good luck