My husband and I both have jobs that require us to work a lot from home. All of the neighbors have children, between like 6 and 14, and all they do is scream all day. They stand on the front lawns and scream, they scream in their pools; they scream just to scream--there doesn't seem to be a reason for it. Sometimes I think someone is hurting one of them and I have to get up and run to the door, but it's always just screaming. I don't really know my neighbors, so what should I do about this? I am glad they're outside playing instead of watching TV or playing video games all summer....But c'mon! This is like 12 hours a day of non-stop yelling and making noise.
I have tried closing the window. That doesn't work. I still hear them.
2007-07-19 12:07:03 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I should also add that my family owned this house before there were any other houses, my grandfather planted their trees and even built one of thier houses. So it is they who moved next to me. It would be hard to leave this place. Thanks for the answers though.
2007-07-19 12:56:57 · update #1
Get a 20" or so box fan. Run it at least on medium speed. If it's not too warm in your room, you don't need to have it pointed in your direction.
The steady hum of the fan should block almost all of the noise. I used to run a fan during the day when I worked nights. Slept very well right next door to a houseful of little kids.
2007-07-19 15:30:15 · answer #1 · answered by kiwi 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Next time, run outside and say, loudly, OMG, are you alright? I heard screaming, and I thought------. Thank goodness it was nothing!
If that doesn't work, then try a nice talk. "You know, I hear screaming over from over there a lot, I never know if I should call the police, or not. I think next time I hear screaming that sounds like someone is in distress, I will have to."
I know what you mean, I hear yelling all the time from next door, that is how they communicate, inside and out. I'm not saying the daughter does not need a lot of guidance and help[I'm being nice here, she needs a lot more than that, like a good swift kick] but yelling at her probably is not the solution, either.
Last, if that doesn't work, then call the police, tell them you hear screams that sound like distress from next door. And if the neighbors get mad, tough, you gave them fair warning, and that is what you tell them. Sorry, I told you I would, and if someone is hurt, or being killed over there, I will not have it on my conscience, that I stood by and did nothing! Stop screaming, and I won't have to worry, or call the police!
2007-07-19 12:40:31 · answer #2 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
numerous lack of knowledge obtainable! such as you may desire to bypass over your acquaintances domicile and kill their fowl, geeze! Oh costly, i'm sorry for you. I even have friends that have very loud parrots and that i continuously locate it astonishing that their acquaintances have not long gone nuts yet! There quite isn't something you're able to do. Parrots scream, it particularly is in simple terms area of their nature. The fowl additionally won't be getting sufficient interest, which might reason it to scream greater. First i might advise speaking on your different acquaintances (no longer those with the fowl) and spot in the event that they're additionally having themes with the fowl. The greater human beings on your part the greater advantageous. Then call the police next time the fowl is screaming. The police might have the skill to grant you better instructions. Are the persons in a condo? if so according to hazard you may desire to touch their landlord. good success!
2016-10-09 02:32:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is difficult, because they have rights to be out there making noise...if it were me, I would just go to the parents next door and tell them that you don't expect their kids to be perfectly quiet, that wouldn't be fair, but that when they scream you think they are hurt and that is scarry for you and it intrupts you work becuase you feel as a responsible adult you need to check and make sure they are OK. Ask the parents if they could work with the children, and try to teach them that screaming is something that should be reserved for emergencies...
Don't be rude or confrontational because that will backfire...there are 3 things people are passionate about and won't budge, money, kids, and God. So realize that going into this.
2007-07-19 12:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
Being noisy (e.g. screaming) during the day is not against a normal city ordinance; you can't file a complaint or call the cops on your neighbors. You just have to use diplomacy here by talking nice to the parents. Short of that, you must move or insulate all your doors and windows very well and turn on some music (that you like) to suppress the unwanted noise.
2007-07-19 12:18:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
All children scream. They scream when they don't get what they want or when they fight with each other. It's annoying and a nuisance. But since you can't move or leave, you just have to shut it out psychologically. Get used to it. You can't tell them to stop screaming. You might want to sound proof your house. Use heavy curtains, carpet your rooms, shut the glass doors and windows. Listen to music while you work, turn it up if you must.
2007-07-19 19:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, there is not much you can do. Although many places have anti noise regulations, it is doubtful they would apply during daylight hours for what could be considered 'nornal' domestic activities.
Think about curtains for your windows, double glazing or having the radio playing at a low level to 'white out' the outside noise.
While it can be very irritating (I used to live next door to a family with 12 kids, all VERY active!), it's unlikely either parents or kids will think they are doing anything wrong for the reasons you yourself recognise ~ they are outside, being active, playing, etc, so speaking to them might just cause bad feelings without actually achieving anything.
If they are the homeowners and likely to be there for many years to come, and this type of noise is impossible for you to get used to or tolerate, you may even want to consider moving.
Peace and quiet in one's own home is a valuable resource, I can understand you wanting to have it, but kids WILL be kids.
Good luck and best wishes :-)
2007-07-19 12:19:27 · answer #7 · answered by thing55000 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You might simply want to visit the neighbors and sit down with the parents and express your concerns. They may not be aware that you work at home and find it so disturbing. I somewhat suspect that the parents probably also want their kids to stop screaming so they will most likely appreciate your understanding. But at least they will most likely try to keep their kids inside the house more.
Or, you can always just grit your teeth and wait until school starts...
2007-07-19 12:19:10 · answer #8 · answered by drshorty 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You know I have really annoying kids and PARENTS in my neighborhood but it really is something that you have to get used to or move because they aren't going to change just for you and if you say something they will probably make it a point to be even louder.
2007-07-19 15:19:57 · answer #9 · answered by just me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the little scrogs go to bed, crank the tunes for about 5 minutes - in the dark. Better yet, really awful hallowe'en sounds. Stop before cops come.
Do the same again for a few nights.
2007-07-19 20:28:45 · answer #10 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋