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Person Upsets Neighbors By Using Their Own Logic Against Them: “You’ll Get Used To It”
People who work nights drive taxis, stock shelves, patrol streets, manage hospitals, put out fires, and do so much more to ensure that our everyday lives are as safe and smooth as possible.
However, their schedule often clashes with that of the outside world—something that can become especially challenging when trying to get enough rest.
For Reddit user SpecialShake6702, the noise from their neighbors’ young children playing outside every day made it impossible to sleep. So, they decided to take matters into their own hands.
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Sleep deprivation is extremely common among night and evening shift workers
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A 2023 study commissioned by UNI Global Union surveyed over 2,500 cleaners in 32 countries across 6 continents and discovered that nearly 70% of night staff and over half of early morning and evening cleaners say they’re not getting enough sleep.
However, according to the research, evening and night-shift workers face higher rates of conflict between their work schedules and their social and family lives in a broader sense, too. Testimonies from cleaners emphasized the negative impact on their relationships with their children and partners.
So, the Redditor’s desire for quality rest is more than understandable. While that doesn’t mean that the entire neighborhood should adapt to their time zone, kids creating havoc at 7 AM does sound tiring—even for those with regular schedules.
But that’s sometimes easier said than done. According to another study, 42% of Americans say they’ve been involved in a dispute with their neighbors. They are usually triggered by:
- Noise (48% of all disputes);
- Pets and animals (29%);
- Children’s behavior (21%).
Seems like our Reddit may have gotten a combo.
Nearly half (49%) of respondents said they chose a direct approach and discussed the issue with their neighbor, while more than one in four (27%) say they’ve called the police, which can sometimes be inefficient, especially if no crime is involved. The person behind this post chose petty option C.
Most people who read the story said its author was entitled to their petty revenge
But some were worried about the lawn mower disrupting the entire neighborhood
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Romy Rösli 9 months ago (edited)
I hate the fact people are expected to just accept kids‘ noise whenever they feel like screaming and jumping. Yes, kids make noise and they should be allowed to be kids. But they can and should be taught boundaries and consideration. Somehow that worked very well when I grew up and I‘m not that old. No, kids don’t need to scream at 6 am or after 10 pm. And if your 6 yo is hyperactive maybe you should take him to the playground instead of allowing him to jump from furniture all evening long while you’re chilling on the balcony not caring about your neighbors.
sturmwesen 9 months ago (edited)
You know what my neighbour did, when we moved in? She told us the kids room was above our bed room but she told them not to jump the bunk beds in the morning. She asked us a few times if they were to loud and we told her that they were not. Do we hear them? sometimes, but we know she tries to keep the ruckus down... that is neighbourly
Romy Rösli 9 months ago (edited)
I hate the fact people are expected to just accept kids‘ noise whenever they feel like screaming and jumping. Yes, kids make noise and they should be allowed to be kids. But they can and should be taught boundaries and consideration. Somehow that worked very well when I grew up and I‘m not that old. No, kids don’t need to scream at 6 am or after 10 pm. And if your 6 yo is hyperactive maybe you should take him to the playground instead of allowing him to jump from furniture all evening long while you’re chilling on the balcony not caring about your neighbors.
sturmwesen 9 months ago (edited)
You know what my neighbour did, when we moved in? She told us the kids room was above our bed room but she told them not to jump the bunk beds in the morning. She asked us a few times if they were to loud and we told her that they were not. Do we hear them? sometimes, but we know she tries to keep the ruckus down... that is neighbourly
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