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07.09.08, 08:27 AM New York City
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did we discuss the Sunday NYT article on the noise children make in apartments and complaining neighbors? That article could have been based on my ds and our travails with our downstairs neighbors. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 07.09.08, 08:27 AM Flag
 

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Saw the article. Feel so lucky. We are on the top floor, and the next 3 apartments below us in our line all have young children. I'm sure our downstairs neighbors hear us, but have never complained, probably because they know they make noise, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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yeah, our downstairs neighbors don't have kids but have been trying. I hope they have a baby soon so they will understand our situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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I don't think so, but we are in big trouble with this. We live in a bldg from the 1920s/30s and the ppl below us have complained. I feel bad, but the carpet doesn't help. We are up early on weekends, and sometimes play "rough." I am going to get more carpets and carpet pads, but it's tough b/c we have a toddler, we just do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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just because you have a toddler doesn't mean you have to let him/her play rough and make noise. Its the summer for god's sake TAKE THEM OUTSIDE signed your downstairs neighbors [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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kids make noise. Signed a person with reasonable expectations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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and in the winter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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A certain amount of rough play goes with the territory. I don't insist you stop juggling anvils or whatever you do with yourself in the evenings. Signed, YOUR downstairs neighbors [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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"we just do" is kin of like saying "f You" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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what do you want them to do, kill their toddler?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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Sorry, I actually do care but dd just is a toddler. For instance, she sometimes likes to play ring a round the rosey... and the all fall down part was apparently very loud. DD goes to daycare M-F and to the park until 7:15 and to sleep at 8:30 after daycare, so we actually aren't home all that often. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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np: i would say don't "play rough" in the mornings. i have kids and i really try to keep them quiet in the early hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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OR. I think my play rough thing distracted everyone. The article was about the fact that even if you try, the noise from a toddler piddle paddling and dropping things sometimes - acting pretty calm. It's hard for everyone, because it's annoying to hear the noise, but people also have to be reasonable if they live in a building. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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I agree with that, believe me. my neighbors bitch whenever we have a playdate because the kids run. if 4 pm isn't a time to reasonably expect kids playing (and when most adults are at work) i don't know when is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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oh Mrs. B hello again! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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oh good lord- get over yourself. why would you even say something like that? you are a freak. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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UM--I'm responding, you dolt, to the person who said that saying "we have a child" is like saying "fuck you" to the neighbors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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so you think it's OK to use the expression "kill their toddler"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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you're a moron. How's that expression work for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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time to go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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What is the article about and what is your situation? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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We have a kid upstairs who is probably 6 or 7, and he is a real thumper. We've only banged on the ceiling a couple of times in the last year when it seemed endless, but come on...after 10pm? Put that kid to bed! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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