I have an infant whose bedroom is on the side of the house next to these neighbors. The neighbors child is 12 yrs old and screams while in the pool. He wakes up my infant napping during the day. These neighbors are not the kind of people who would easily cooperate, therefore how do I tell them to have them quite their child without starting a war?
2006-06-26 01:06:02 · 20 answers · asked by Interested33647 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Honestly you could ask them to keep their kid quiet. But in all reality if the kid is in his own yard and before 10 pm there is nothing that you can do. Try moving the infants crib to the other side of the house, or maybe moving the nap time from when you know the other kid will be screaming................
2006-06-26 01:09:33 · answer #1 · answered by Carrie C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming the 12 year old is screaming during the day time. If that is the case there is not much you can do about that. At night there is a noise curfew in effect in most, if not all, cities. If the screaming is happening at night, by all means call the police. You may need to go over there and ask the parents very politely to just ask their child to lower the decibel level a few notches as you have a sleeping baby. If you are polite and respectful, and don't refer to their child in a negative way, they may do something about it.
The kid may not realize how loud he is or the fact that noise really travels across water. I know. I have a 12 year old and we have a pool and he can get pretty loud out there too. I have to tell him to keep it down because he doesn't realize he's as loud as he is.
2006-06-30 13:08:36 · answer #2 · answered by Samba Queen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the person who said to appeal to the kid instead of the parents. It's him making the noise. Just give the parents a heads-up, like saying, "Hey, I talked to Johnny about his noise in the pool. He's really a great kid! He said he'd work on it." Because they might not appreciate someone yelling at their kid and you have to make them understand that's not how it went down. Above all, remember that they most likely don't relish the sound of a screaming infant any more than you love hearing their 12-year-old screaming.
2006-07-06 03:47:02 · answer #3 · answered by therealj5girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you could shift your child's bedroom to another location of the house. If you are unable to do this then try telling them in a nice way that their child disturbs your child by screaming. If however, you feel you cannot even speak to them politely, then call the police as I think you have such a system in your country.
2006-07-06 21:38:36 · answer #4 · answered by estella882000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neighbor is just like one of your arm that you can not function without it.Here I will do,I urge you move your baby to other room that far away from your nasty neighbor.You may or may not have to get a double window for your infant.You are sensitive and want peace from your next door but you will not get it because,these people do not have any consideration and you need to walk away from these type of next door otherwise,you will have war with them I guarantee you will not rest at all and no point fighting for some parents who do not know how to raise a child.Sorry my friend I hope you take my advice and move on.It is not your fault but someone does not have class.( my opinion )
2006-07-06 19:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by ryladie99 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politely ask them. Call the police if it keeps happening. Sounds like they are not good neighbors anyways so who cares if they dislike you more. If that does not appeal to you, put a noise making machine in your child's bedroom for nap time.
2006-06-26 01:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by Norm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy...find another room to lay your infant down for a nap, or politely tell them that you are not trying to nit-pick, but can they keep it down a bit at whatever time you like to put your child down for a nap.
2006-07-06 02:45:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh boy, am I your neighbour? Sorry. You basically can't do anything but shut your window. We lived thru our neighbours kids, now unfortunately, they are living thru ours. I know my guys are loud because I remember listening to them when my ones were babies and they were teens having a party. Remind them 'gently' what it is like by living by a loud neighbour. Play some loud music, play a guitar or sing really loud. Maybe they'll get the hint without you having to tell them. If it is really really bad, I would call the police for disturbing the peace but not give my name. Maybe they are oblivious to the noise. Sorry neighbours!
2006-07-05 11:48:37 · answer #8 · answered by adventuris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids will be kids...and one day you will have a screaming kid in the pool. That is life. If it was using a buzz saw; that would be one thing...but truly it is not realistic for you to ask them to quiet the kid who is playing. Find a quieter place for your childs nap. Maybe have a sleeping mat and pillow for the living room...or let her sleep in your bed....close the window...whatever. You would definately get "the wierd" treatment to ask them to quiet their kid from play.
2006-06-26 01:12:29 · answer #9 · answered by rachel_waves 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Combine extreme politeness with extreme persistence. They will be more willing to talk to you if they know (or if they think, anyway) that you respect them. But this is also very important to your family's well being, so do not give up if they are not receptive the first time. Politeness. Persistence. It's the way to go.
2006-07-06 16:17:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋