Neighbor's Music

[Blackcat31]

I'm not saying that they should be allowed to scream as if on fire. However, I think that outside is an appropriate place for "outside" voices, and I wouldn't expect them to be quiet all the time while outside. I think outside should be an outlet for them. That's just my opinion though, and I respect yours.

Wow, could I have used the word "outside" in that statement any more? :P

I actually think we are on the same page....I was more or less referring to the screaming and screeching. That kind of noise isn't necessary but kids are loud in general, especially if they are running and playing outside. Hence the term "outside voices" . Realistically, that kind of noise shouldn't really bother someone too bad (unless they are a super light sleeper) because if you live in an urban area there are noises during the day; traffic, sirens, garbage trucks, dogs, birds etc etc...so the night worker should be used to sleeping through more noise than say night sleepers would hear.

So I think we have the same opinion...!

[laundrymom]

I'm not going to be a popular opinion here but here goes. I'm not sugar coating it, anyone here knows I would not try to be mean or uncaring but.....

The teenagers across the street disrupt your naptime that you have in a residential area for your business? I feel for you, honestly I do. I have had noisy neighbors as well. From fighting spouses to loud teens, to crying babies. However,.....

You really only have two options, 1 move so you don't have neighbors. Or 2 live with the neighbors you have and deal with noise. Barring and daytime noise ordinance, they have just as much right to blare their stereo as you do. Just because you choose not to doesn't force them to behave the same way.

I'm wondering why you are afraid of them? Have they threatened you? Have they been violent towards you? Are you afraid because they look act or talk scary? Have you went over to make acquaintance with them?? I AM that mom with the teenagers. I have the kids with the music blaring from their cars at times and it is their right. I also have kids sleeping everyday with a variety of noises. One thing I know for certain, kids adapt. The get used to noises after a time. Adults however get tired of the hit from a sub or the screech of a guitar. I understand that. I get it I really do but as an adult you should realize this is a phase. It may last a year or two, possibly three or four. But then these kids will grow new interests and you will have your naptimes back. We as providers have to offer our neighbors the same curtesy they do us.

My advice to you would be.... Engage them, be friendly, get to know them. Talk to them not as the bratty teens across the street but as older versions of the kids you keep. Ask them about their music, hey that song you play every day? What band is it? I can't get the beat out of my head. Are playing cd,s or iPods? I'd love to see how my music would sound on your system. Think sometime we could try it? Once you have established a friendship you could tell them the littles really love bouncing to their bass. Sometimes so much that you have trouble getting them to stop dancing and nap. Keep it light, friendly.

Be friendly. It works. Honest.

[Stacy214]

I would bake a batch of brownies or cookies, and go over there with a basket of goodies and say, "Peace offering- our daycare kids helped make these for you in exchange for a favor. They take a nap from 1-3, and they are little animals if they don't get their rest. We were hoping you might turn your music down a bit for that time." (big smile)

Bring another batch if they are good. If they aren't, send the hubs.

This is a nice idea....my son (who is 21 and still lives at home ) rolls up during naptime if he gets off work early BLARING his music and sits there for a few min geesh...drives me nuts so I understand. And I would either do like Nikki suggested or tape it up on the door.

[knightrueben]

unreasonable

To the OP -

I think you're being really selfish here. As someone who has lived next to a daycare, I can tell you that the noise pollution your kids put out is undoubtedly nothing short of epic.

You're in a residential area, in my opinion you are being very selfish and inconsiderate of the fact that developing teens really enjoy blasting their music during the good weather at their own house - and 2 oclock in the afternoon on a sunny day is the right time for that kind of activity...

I don't get what right you feel you have to be in this neighboorhood running one of the most noisy businesses possible and think you can tell other people to keep it down on your time? That's not logical and not fair, at all.

[missnikki]

To the OP -

I think you're being really selfish here. As someone who has lived next to a daycare, I can tell you that the noise pollution your kids put out is undoubtedly nothing short of epic.

You're in a residential area, in my opinion you are being very selfish and inconsiderate of the fact that developing teens really enjoy blasting their music during the good weather at their own house - and 2 oclock in the afternoon on a sunny day is the right time for that kind of activity...

I don't get what right you feel you have to be in this neighboorhood running one of the most noisy businesses possible and think you can tell other people to keep it down on your time? That's not logical and not fair, at all.

Why couldn't you be my dad when I was 15? My horrible selfish dad raised me to be considerate of those around me...what a complete jerk! I'm with ya!