Issues Related to Children's Noise

On July 20, our team presented NeighConnect, the NGO we created, and received valuable feedback from our classmates. As the one responsible for laying the foundation of our NGO and writing the blog entry, I wanted to reflect on the feedback, particularly regarding the content. One of the feedback points highlighted the idea of connecting activities online. However, our organization's primary focus is on providing in-person experiences within the flats and the community. While we acknowledge the potential of online activities, we believe that the essence of NeighConnect lies in fostering face-to-face interactions to bridge generational gaps effectively. If we were to explore online activities, it would likely be in the form of seminars to promote our organization's mission and initiatives. Another feedback suggested narrowing down the activities. Although we didn't elaborate on this during the presentation, each activity we planned had a specific target audience to bring dif

  Q1. How many people complain about the noise children make?   A1. 　I would like to summarize the results of a survey conducted by a nursery school to find out how many people actually consider children to be noisy. The survey was open from November 5 to November 30, 2014; and 720 people responded to it. 　According to the result of a survey, about 43% of all (315 people) answered that they have felt that children's noises are noise. Although the numbers are not extremely high, it is clear that a certain number of people still feel that children's voices are noisy. In addition, the survey was conducted online, and some people found and responded to the survey as a result of a search, which may be more biased than actual public opinion. 　The fact that such a survey was conducted shows that there is at least a high level of interest in this issue in Japan. _________________________   Q2. How can you talk to the parents of children who make noise?   A2. I would like to suggest ho

     Our primary objective for the semester was to establish an NGO dedicated to addressing the contentious issue at the heart of our research. The core principle guiding our formation of this NGO was to serve as a vital link, fostering connections between parents, neighbors, and educational institutions in order to cultivate a stronger community. A crucial aspect of our NGO's mission was to bring the elderly and children closer together by organizing recreational activities within the neighborhood. Thus, we opted to create a non-profit organization that would oversee the management of flats, catering to both families and the elderly.       Allow me to introduce you to NeighConnect: an inspiring organization dedicated to building bridges for a stronger community. NeighConnect brings together families with children and the elderly, fostering unity, understanding, and inclusion. Through innovative initiatives and collaborative efforts, NeighConnect aims to bridge generational gaps an

  Q1.  What kind of thoughts do general people withought children have about children's voices being considered noise?   A1.   I think that the opinions and perceptions of people without children regarding children's may be widely differ. Based on some of the opinions I have seen on some social media sites and opinions of people around myself, I would like to pick up some of the general thoughts that people without children have about the issue. Many individuals without children may understand that children naturally have higher energy levels and may express themselves more loudly. Not only those without children, but many individuals can empathize with their parents and understand that children's voices are a natural part of their development. They may also appreciate the joy and innocence that children bring, and don’t think that their voices need to be avoided or suppressed. On the other hand, some individuals without children may find children's voices disruptive

  Q1. Why do Japanese people tend to be sensitive to noise from children？   A1.   First of all, to research the issue of children's noise, we collected a variety of materials, but we found that the number of English-language materials was extremely small compared to the number of Japanese-language materials. Therefore, I felt that possibly there is more concern about the noise problem of children in Japan than in other countries. I would like to now express my personal opinion on this question, based on the current situation and cultural background of Japan. 【 Factor1: High population density 】 Japan is a densely populated country with limited living space, especially in urban areas. As a result, many people live in close proximity to one another, often in apartment buildings or tightly packed neighborhoods. In such environments, noise can easily travel between living spaces, making it difficult to escape or ignore disturbances. Consequently, Japanese people may be more sensiti

  Q1. What kind of thoughts do people have about children’s voices in neighborhood?   A1. Firstly, I would like to write about my personal opinion on this question from my own experience. I would like to introduce you to some of the housing complexes I have lived in. ①     2016~2018. I had lived in a family house since I was born, but when my whole family moved to the city, it was the first time I had to live in collective housing. As the building was meant to be a temporary residence for our family, the structure of the building was not very good and the sound from the floor upstairs was very loud and reverberating on a daily basis. I'm not a very sound-sensitive person, so I didn't pay much attention to it, but in this condominium, there were papers regularly posted complaining about children's noises and footsteps. The apartment building was mainly a building with rental contracts and rents were not very high. ②     2018~2022. Our family left our temporary flat an