Living in a block of flats involves the presence of neighbors behind the wall, above your head or on the floor below. However, not everyone respects the principles of good coexistence with other tenants, including the principle: “Tomek’s freedom in his own house.” But sometimes these other tenants are oversensitive and are disturbed by the slightest signs of life behind the walls.
A pensioner complains about noise
A writer wrote to the editorial office of nazwa.gazeta.pl from a moved reader who decided to complain about her neighbors’ children who make her life miserable. 71-year-old retiree, Mrs. Barbara from Warsaw (name for editorial information), who has been living in a small apartment on the third floor for years. A year ago, a family with two preschool-age children moved into the apartment above it. “They make a noise like locusts. They run, jump, scream, throw toys, cry and watch cartoons at full volume” – she wrote in her message. “And so on from the crack of dawn until late at night. I asked parents many times not to make so much noise, I wrote complaints to the administration, they received a warning, but nothing changed,” she complains.
“Maybe it’s worth setting some boundaries?”
“This is not a new construction where every, even the slightest, noise carries through several floors, and I am not overly sensitive,” assures Mrs. Barbara. “I understand that children are children, but in this case it is too much. It looks like these kids do whatever they want. Their parents do not teach them culture and respect for others. I’m not the only one bothered by their behavior, my friends say it’s the same with some people. Is this the result of stress-free upbringing of children? Maybe it’s worth setting some boundaries for them? – she asks, annoyed.
It’s worth thinking about others
Living in a block of flats means being close to the neighborhood. It is worth remembering this, thinking about your neighbors and trying not to make their lives miserable. Limiting yourself to following the rules of the community or administration is only the absolute minimum. The most difficult situation is, of course, the parents of small children who do not yet understand the principles of good neighborly coexistence. It is worth keeping an eye on your children and, whenever possible, try to spend time with them outdoors so that they can have some fun. Maybe invest in a thick carpet that will dampen down the fun on the floor? And control the volume while listening to music and watching cartoons. On the other hand, it is worth showing understanding. After all, everyone was once a child or had children of their own. It is not always easy to control their outbursts of joy or anger.
Source: Gazeta
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