Mum sparks debate after asking whether it's reasonable to mow the lawn at 8am

A busy mum has started a debate between parents after asking whether it would be acceptable to mow the lawn at 8am.

The woman explained that when she gets home from work at 2.30pm, the sun is beating down on her garden so she would have to wait until the grass is in the shade after 6pm to mow it - but by then, she's "knackered."

She also argued that at that time of the morning a number of delivery drivers and builders often "make a racket", compared to her "very quiet electric mower."

She took to Mumsnet to ask whether it would be acceptable to mow the lawn first thing in the morning when it's not too hot, and she's not too tired - but users were divided.

She wrote: "We have a very quiet electric mower.

"And most mornings there are delivery lorries/ vans making a racket at 8 (the whole street seems to be extending their house atm, we have a builder's lorry almost every day and they always come early).

"The sun is in the back garden until gone 6pm. I work until 2.30 and by the time the grass is in the shade, I'm frankly knackered."

Before ending her post: "Would it really BU [be unreasonable] to give it a quick mow at 8?"

Whilst a few mums thought it was fine, others said it was way too early.

One said: "Weekdays fine. Weekend no!"

Another added: "I’d be fine with it, but then my neighbour's gardener starts at eight."

A third commented: "Wouldn't bother me."

But one person said: "I get up at 6am so I'm an early riser but I wouldn't mow the lawn until at least 9am!"

Another admitted: "Unreasonable l think. Put it this way l would fuming."

And: "Too early. People need sleep" said a third.