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Mom Expects Compassion From A Neighbor Who Can’t Sleep Because Of Her, Internet Is Divided
Mom Expects Compassion From A Neighbor Who Can’t Sleep Because Of Her, Internet Is Divided
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Mom Expects Compassion From A Neighbor Who Can’t Sleep Because Of Her, Internet Is Divided

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Living in an apartment building can present challenges, as you need to consider your neighbors and can’t freely engage in activities like playing loud music at night, shouting, or making noise by jumping.

Reddit user u/sushikat323 had a similar experience while diligently extracting milk multiple times a day for her premature baby daughter. However, a neighbor complained about the noise from her apartment at night.

Is she wrong for prioritizing her child’s well-being over her neighbor’s sleep? Join us as we explore the emotional rollercoaster of parenthood and the difficult choices that sometimes come with it.

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    Woman has a premature daughter and been extracting milk throughout the night which made noise

    The neighbor below was not happy about it as it ruined his night sleep

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    The woman answered some concerns given by the readers

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    Raising a child poses many challenges

    As you grow up, you may not fully grasp the multitude of challenging choices your parents face until you become a parent yourself. Suddenly, your responsibilities shift, and you find yourself making significant decisions for your family. This can be both overwhelming and stressful, especially when it comes to the most crucial parental choices you’ll encounter. What are these decisions, and how can you ensure you make the right ones?

    As a parent, you’re the one in charge because your child is young and still learning about the world. It’s your responsibility to guide and care for them. As your child grows into their late teenage years, they edge closer to adulthood, and it becomes necessary to grant them more independence and decision-making power. Figuring out when to do this can be challenging, as there are pitfalls on both ends of the spectrum.

    Some parents give their kids full control over their choices as early as 13 or 14, resulting in recklessness and poor decisions. Conversely, waiting until they’re 21 can lead to resentment. The best approach is to gradually increase their freedom and responsibility during their teenage years. Show them that you trust them to make decisions for themselves, and this trust will naturally evolve until they can manage everything without constant supervision.

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    In addition to making decisions for your children, all parents eventually face a situation where they must make important choices for their own parents. At a certain point, elderly parents may reach a stage where they can no longer live independently due to age or illness. This forces you to make a decision about their living situation. Should they move in with you, or should they transition to a care facility where they can receive more assistance? It’s a challenging decision because you might feel like you’re “passing them off” if you opt for the latter.

    However, it’s a wise idea to consult with senior living advisors who can assist you in finding suitable options for your elderly parents. Living in a care facility can often provide them with the attention and support they require. Regardless of the choice you make, it’s undeniably a difficult decision that many parents worldwide must confront.

    These are among life’s most challenging decisions, and while contemplating them can be painful, hopefully, this post provides some insights on how to navigate them.

     

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    The commentators shared some information

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    Some people thought she was wrong

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    Whereas some of them thought compassion should come first

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    Kristina Korsakaite is a writer at Bored Panda. She is a psychology graduate from Edinburgh Napier University, though never worked as a psychologist. Living and working in Greece, Athens, she enjoys sun and sea more than anything. She is a strong advocate for animal welfare and her cat, Oliver is her pride and joy. A nice glass of freddo espresso and a plate of pastitsio will always put a smile on her face.

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    Kristina Korsakaite

    Kristina Korsakaite

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    Kristina Korsakaite is a writer at Bored Panda. She is a psychology graduate from Edinburgh Napier University, though never worked as a psychologist. Living and working in Greece, Athens, she enjoys sun and sea more than anything. She is a strong advocate for animal welfare and her cat, Oliver is her pride and joy. A nice glass of freddo espresso and a plate of pastitsio will always put a smile on her face.

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    Nice Beast Ludo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He shouldn't live in an apartment if the sound of a CAT jumping off of the bed wakes him up. Hes the a*****e for only getting mad at any noise SHE makes. The fiance can get up at 3 am and he doesn't get mad at him. Sounds like she is trying her very best to be quiet but what is this guy going to do when she brings a crying baby home? You would think the hospital would make accommodations for her to still be staying at the hospital to breastfeed and its an unfortunate situation

    Beck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah I was on the fence until he complained about the cat jumping. He needs to get a box fan. The noise blocks out normal house hold noises. I love my fan. When it turns off I feel panicky. I know that sounds crazy, but sur flow is a must for me.

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    Andrea Squires
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    2 years ago

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    Total non issue, sorry. Mum has to express. The end. What is he going to do hen she brings home a baby that cries at that time? This is insane. I would have reacted the same way.

    RP
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The poeple with the YTA are absolutely insane. It is the landlord's responsibility to assure adequate sound reduction and living conditions. They should be fighting the landlord on this, not each other. The fact is, she has the right to live in her home in a way that allows her to meet health needs for her and her family. She cannot change the milk situation. The downstairs neighbour can very easily wear noise-calleing headphones. They really need to move asap, bebecause if the neighbour is that much of an a*s and cannot even handle a short alarm in the night, they are not going to be able to handle a crying baby

    troufaki13
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He also has the right to live in his own home in a way that allows him safety and peace.

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    Nice Beast Ludo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He shouldn't live in an apartment if the sound of a CAT jumping off of the bed wakes him up. Hes the a*****e for only getting mad at any noise SHE makes. The fiance can get up at 3 am and he doesn't get mad at him. Sounds like she is trying her very best to be quiet but what is this guy going to do when she brings a crying baby home? You would think the hospital would make accommodations for her to still be staying at the hospital to breastfeed and its an unfortunate situation

    Beck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah I was on the fence until he complained about the cat jumping. He needs to get a box fan. The noise blocks out normal house hold noises. I love my fan. When it turns off I feel panicky. I know that sounds crazy, but sur flow is a must for me.

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    Andrea Squires
    Community Member
    2 years ago

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    Total non issue, sorry. Mum has to express. The end. What is he going to do hen she brings home a baby that cries at that time? This is insane. I would have reacted the same way.

    RP
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The poeple with the YTA are absolutely insane. It is the landlord's responsibility to assure adequate sound reduction and living conditions. They should be fighting the landlord on this, not each other. The fact is, she has the right to live in her home in a way that allows her to meet health needs for her and her family. She cannot change the milk situation. The downstairs neighbour can very easily wear noise-calleing headphones. They really need to move asap, bebecause if the neighbour is that much of an a*s and cannot even handle a short alarm in the night, they are not going to be able to handle a crying baby

    troufaki13
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He also has the right to live in his own home in a way that allows him safety and peace.

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