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> For the childless WFH-er trying to concentrate, it's not much fun when kids noisily use the communal areas of apartment buildings as a playground. Personally

> For the childless WFH-er trying to concentrate, it's not much fun when kids noisily use the communal areas of apartment buildings as a playground. Personally, I love the sound of kids - it creates an atmosphere of energy, joy, love, a lack of cynicism (such as found in certain HN posts :) ) ... It's a wonderful work environment and a palliative for working with (many) adults. (Sadly, they grow up to be adults like the rest. How does that happen? We suck at raising kids - they come out worse than when they were at 6 or 10 years old.)

DANmode 3y ago
Screams and laughter of joy, yes please! But, lots of parents today let their kids scream as if they're being fucking killed, like they're in some form of serious danger - for hours. When the "serious danger" is their sibling chasing them. Aside from being rude, this can be really disconcerting. Because, if you truly live in a community of people who care, some of your neighbors are stopping what they're doing for a minute to listen & make sure the child "screaming bloody murder" is actually fine.
- wolverine876 3y ago
  Lol. I know that kid! Maybe we're neighbors? :) Seriously, that kid needs a little more love, attention, and maybe a doctor.
- bluGill 3y ago
  As a parent I can inform you that some kids are just that way. My kids are not in danger, but they still yell once in a while. It is NOT rude for kids to yell. It is rude to live in a building where kids yelling can distract you. The problem is the building though, not the people/kids inside.
  - DANmode 3y ago
    You didn't read my comment thoroughly enough. I'll reiterate. It is not rude for kids to yell and laugh while playing. It is rude to let them keep screaming as if they're being hurt, in pain, or facing danger. It is rude if they're screaming for hours.
    - bluGill 3y ago
      Trust me, sometimes kids do that and cannot be stopped.
      - DANmode 3y ago
        Trust me, there's nothing you "can't stop" a minor under your tutelage from doing - if you're motivated to. If I did what I described, my parents would have simply picked me up, carried me into the house, and into my room (until I was done alert-screaming like I was in danger and needed help). We get it, (from your repeated replies) - you are not motivated in the same way. Just don't look at me strange when I look at you strange, if your kid is kicking and screaming in the middle of the walkway. That seems to be another commonly "uncontrollable" behavior of children, for some parents.

DANmode 3y ago

Screams and laughter of joy, yes please! But, lots of parents today let their kids scream as if they're being fucking killed, like they're in some form of serious danger - for hours. When the "serious danger" is their sibling chasing them. Aside from being rude, this can be really disconcerting. Because, if you truly live in a community of people who care, some of your neighbors are stopping what they're doing for a minute to listen & make sure the child "screaming bloody murder" is actually fine.

wolverine876 3y ago
Lol. I know that kid! Maybe we're neighbors? :) Seriously, that kid needs a little more love, attention, and maybe a doctor.
bluGill 3y ago
As a parent I can inform you that some kids are just that way. My kids are not in danger, but they still yell once in a while. It is NOT rude for kids to yell. It is rude to live in a building where kids yelling can distract you. The problem is the building though, not the people/kids inside.
- DANmode 3y ago
  You didn't read my comment thoroughly enough. I'll reiterate. It is not rude for kids to yell and laugh while playing. It is rude to let them keep screaming as if they're being hurt, in pain, or facing danger. It is rude if they're screaming for hours.
  - bluGill 3y ago
    Trust me, sometimes kids do that and cannot be stopped.
    - DANmode 3y ago
      Trust me, there's nothing you "can't stop" a minor under your tutelage from doing - if you're motivated to. If I did what I described, my parents would have simply picked me up, carried me into the house, and into my room (until I was done alert-screaming like I was in danger and needed help). We get it, (from your repeated replies) - you are not motivated in the same way. Just don't look at me strange when I look at you strange, if your kid is kicking and screaming in the middle of the walkway. That seems to be another commonly "uncontrollable" behavior of children, for some parents.