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April 15, 2012 at 3:56 pm #602892
VanessaParticipantOh, the lovely sounds of spring: the birds happily chirping, the hum of lawn mowers, friendly conversations over the fence and the children playing together in the back yards. Children playing in the back yards, how sweet and fun it sounded for a while until the fun and the screeching, and the screaming at the tops of their precious little lungs went on for hours. I don’t remember playing like this when I was a small person. Screaming and screeching, endless ear piercing high pitched screeching. Can one of you parents possibly explain this behavior to me? Is it that the kids are so hoarse by evening and exhausted that now you have some peace and quiet? I know it was the first long day of really nice weather, but I hope this isn’t what we get to look forward to for the next 5-6 months.
April 15, 2012 at 4:05 pm #755022
datamuseParticipantI dunno, I’ve lived next door to a family with two kids for the last ten years, and when they were younger there was a fair amount of screaming (as well as splashing) from their back yard. I just sorta tuned it out after awhile, until they got to be teenagers and too cool for that sort of thing.
April 15, 2012 at 4:21 pm #755023
kootchmanMemberBetter that sound than quiet little fat pre-diabetics in front of a Nintendo console. Scream away! It’s a great sound.
April 15, 2012 at 5:14 pm #755024
DBPMemberI know it was the first long day of really nice weather, but I hope this isn’t what we get to look forward to for the next 5-6 months.
–The screaming usually dies down by the Fourth of July.
April 15, 2012 at 5:27 pm #755025
pattileaParticipantI personally love the sound of children at play. And so true about not sitting in front of a ebox, tv, computer. I would rather the sound of children than the barking of a dog!
April 15, 2012 at 5:27 pm #755026
Talaki34ParticipantVanessa, I am with you on this.
There is no reason for the high pitched screaming that goes on and on and on. When I was a kid, my Dad would have to practically drag me into the house when it was time to get ready for bed, I really loved being outside. Shrieking and outside do not have to go hand in hand. I managed to not scream uncontrollably for hours on end and still had a great time. It helped that my Dad would not tolerate the behavior. He believed even children can and should be considerate of others. So when things would start to get out of hand (not the normal noise that kids make) my Dad had only to stand at the door and say my name. Calm restored. For the times that my Dad was at work, neighbors were asked to keep an eye on things and they did. If I disregarded the rules, the neighbors would let my Dad know. Talk about a community effort. LOL!
There is a huge difference between kids making noise while having fun and the high pitched eardrum shattering squeal. The latter is excessive.
April 15, 2012 at 6:22 pm #755027
JanSParticipanthmm…have a BBQ, stick a hotdog in their mouth :D
April 15, 2012 at 9:05 pm #755028
luckymom30ParticipantWe would gladly litsen to children playing and screaming over the rap crap our renter neighbors play at all hours. :)
April 15, 2012 at 9:19 pm #755029
cwitParticipantVanessa – I’m a parent but luckily, I can’t explain this to you because I don’t experience it. Unlucky for you, I guess. If this is one of your neighbors, maybe ask them – out of the horse’s mouth and all.
DBP – haha, yes, it dies down by the 4th of July, just in time for the long threads complaining about fireworks going on all day.
April 15, 2012 at 9:30 pm #755030
GinaParticipantI live near a playground. The noises of children playing doesn’t bother me. The parents sitting in their vehicles, engines running, rolling down windows periodically to holler at their kids? Now THAT gets annoying!
April 16, 2012 at 2:17 am #755031
queseraMemberI try not to be a crank, but I’m with you that it’s annoying. We were told to be respectful of adults when we were kids. Hours of screaming would not have been tolerated. It’s one thing to be loud at a playground or a park, but ten feet from your neighbor’s window is not okay.
Yesterday, I heard what sounded like a child screaming for their life. I seriously stopped what I was doing because this kid sounded like she was being attacked. Fortunately, it turns out this is just her means of expressing to her parents that she is not getting her way. Not sure if I should feel sorry for her parents or assume they’re getting what they created.
I do agree though that it’s the teens and adults who create the biggest problem. I’ve lived in West Seattle all of my life, and we’ve been near the beach the last three years. We’re moving to Westwood at the end of this month because we can’t endure one more summer of glass-rattling car stereos, people arguing over parking spaces, and drunk people shouting in the streets. My guess is that they were never taught as children to be respectful. Ah, the cycles of life.
April 16, 2012 at 2:48 am #755032
velo_nutParticipantFirst world problems. Just think… It could be the screams of children suffering from starvation or exploding bombs or maybe their parents victims of war. Stop being so sensitive.
April 16, 2012 at 3:05 am #755033
datamuseParticipantI’m just wondering where all these screaming kids are. I mean there are quite a few families around where I live and an elementary school and a daycare a few blocks away and I just don’t hear this all that often. (However, someone is running their leaf blower right now, and I kind of wish they’d stop. What’s wrong with a rake?)
April 16, 2012 at 3:37 am #755034
kcMemberApril 16, 2012 at 4:40 am #755035
JanSParticipantdatamuse….leaf blowers are odd…and I don’t really get it. You blow the leaves into the street, or onto the neighbors property..and then the wind blows, and they’re back on your property. And I laugh at those who use leaf blowers on windy or rainy days..what IS the point. Now..if they had a vacuum on them I’d understand…but really, you’re just blowing stuff around. It cleans up nothing..
April 16, 2012 at 6:49 am #755036
JoBParticipantI chose my lawn mower because it is quiet
got a quiet leaf blower to go with it too :)
i don’t mind laughter
and a little shouting now and then
but even a barking dog
is preferable to the ear shattering screech of kid who isn’t getting their way
April 16, 2012 at 1:45 pm #755037
anonymeParticipantSomeone started a thread on noise pollution a few days ago, but it didn’t go anywhere. I’d say noise levels in general have increased tremendously in the last few decades, screaming kids included. Leaf blowers actually have a limited, legitimate purpose – although there’s no reason why they can’t be made much quieter. While I’d prefer screaming kids to leaf blowers, I agree with the OP that enough is enough.
April 16, 2012 at 2:57 pm #755038
RGParticipantI would mention it to a parent using a non-accusatory, friendly, tone. There could be more to it than meets the eye. You’ll never know unless you speak to their parents and it’s reasonable that you and other neighbors shouldn’t have to spend the summer listening to shrieking.
April 16, 2012 at 4:23 pm #755039
JoBParticipantanonyme
i must have missed the post on noise pollution
i agree. it is getting out of control
what ever happened to the concept of appropriate behavior and noise levels for public spaces?
April 16, 2012 at 7:09 pm #755040
hopeyParticipantwhat ever happened to the concept of appropriate behavior and noise levels for public spaces?
Three words: “child-centered parenting”.
April 16, 2012 at 7:44 pm #755041
skeeterParticipantGuess I’m just lucky. There are dozens of kids outdoors in Highpoint at any given good weather day. I don’t remember hearing any screaming. My biggest struggle is teaching them to not litter.
April 16, 2012 at 7:49 pm #755042
kayoParticipantAs a parent of two youngsters who do scream outside occasionally, I would like to apologize to my neighbors in advance if this happens a little too much. I do try to keep the screaming from getting out of control because it drives me a little nuts, too. I would not let it go on for hours and would point out concern for the neighbors to my own children. I would suggest perhaps befriending the neighbor parents and kids and that might help open up some dialogue about it. (when my kids are being especially loud, we have a quiet contest). I also recommend ear plugs and or music to help tune the incessant screeching if it is getting a little too crazy. I love the sound of kids playing, but non-stop screaming is hard to take so I sympathize. Kids can be very loud! ;)
April 16, 2012 at 9:25 pm #755043
curious2MemberJust a quick note for those of you who have commented about screaming children and their parents having a blatant lack of respect for others and/or poor parenting skills-
Reading some of these comments made me cringe. My child could very well have been one of the children you are complaining about. However, the issue in our case is neither a lack of respect or crappy parenting skills. Our child has a developmental disorder which effects his ability to communicate at a typical level. When he gets excited, nervous, or upset, he sometimes screams. I realize this can be irritating, so I do my best to be considerate of others and would certainly not allow my child to scream for hours on end. I am constantly aware of how his behavior might be affecting those around him. I am also constantly aware of how difficult it is for my child.
I refuse to exclude him from the activities he so enjoys simply because his behavior is sometimes unpredictable and uncontrollable, and is annoying to others.
I guess all I really wanted to say is, PLEASE consider the bigger picture before you rush to judgement about a child’s behavior or throw a dirty look or negative comment at a parent with a screaming or otherwise “misbehaving” child. It would make it so much easier for parents like me, who are just trying to be the best parents we can be to children with special needs while remaining painfully aware of the feelings of those around us.
Kindness is so greatly appreciated.
PS- To WSB, I created this new account (formerly “curious”) because I was having difficulty retrieving my password.
April 16, 2012 at 9:26 pm #755044
jwwsParticipantVanessa,
I feel your pain. For over 10 years we had a family that we referred to as the Loud Family living behind us. Their 3 children screamed at the top of their lungs all day and afternoon and well into the night during the nice weather, often after 10 pm. Despite going over there numerous times to ask them to quiet their children down it never seemed to help (nor did shooting water over the fence ;-) ). Even their brother in-law mentioned to us that the children were very loud. Fortunately they have moved and the person renting their former home is quiet as a mouse!! Unfortunately, they may have moved near you; if so I feel for you. Good luck.
April 16, 2012 at 9:37 pm #755045
WSratsinacageMemberScreaming kids are annoying, loud teens and adults are just as annoying. People talk loud these days and have no consideration for others not wanting to hear their often vulgar conversations much less being disturbed by the volume whether past the noise ordinace time frame or during the day. I often just wanna yell STFU !!!!!!!
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Parents don’t realize or don’t care that lil’ Johnnie is out disturbing the peace. I guess it goes along with the whole entitled culture we have these days or it’s part of what happens when you get too many rats in a cage a/k/a West Seattle population boom.. There sure are a lot of selfish or at least ignorant people out there.
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Common courtesy doesn’t seem to be that common any more nor does common sense!
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