Can't help but believe that one of the reasons the mom is so anxious to help out is that she is glad she knows where her son is, regardless of how loud he is!!! But I know it has to be an irritant to you, Johanna. I know how I hate noise from neighbors (have had that problem in the past, myself), and I am ultra sensitive about making sure that we keep our dogs quiet so that our neighbors aren't disturbed.

I hope it will all work out. I think you offered a very valuable compromise.