Issues Related to Children's Noise

 At the end of our blog I would like to clear what questions we answered, if you want to know the detailed answer to each question, please tap the link on this page. This post will be a short cut for you. Published by Galina ____________________________________ Questions made by Galina. 1. How many people complain about the noise their children make? → https://childrennoiseissueggrh.blogspot.com/2023/07/q-how-many-people-complain-about-noise.html 2. Why do Japanese tend to be sensitive to noise from children? → https://childrennoiseissueggrh.blogspot.com/2023/07/qwhy-do-japanese-people-tend-to-be.html 3. What is the government's view of the noise made by children? → https://childrennoiseissueggrh.blogspot.com/2023/07/q-what-are-governmental-responses-to.html 4. What kind of thoughts do people have about children's voices being considered noise? → https://childrennoiseissueggrh.blogspot.com/2023/07/qwhat-kind-of-thoughts-do-general.html 5. What kind of thoughts do people in...

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...

     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 ...

  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 disrupti...

  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 mo...

  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...

   Q1. Can we file a lawsuit against parents with noisy children if we are diagnosed with health damage by their noise? 　 A1. Referring to cases that have happened in Japan before, it is probably possible to bring a case to court. I would like to highlight a couple of examples and consider which cases are likely to be in favor of the complainant in court in practice. First, I will pick up actual instances below. ①     A case in which a claim for a noise injunction was granted against the noisy voices of children playing in a park. Even the voices were made by children, they were considered to be noise if they exceeded a certain volume. It resulted in the suspension of the use of the park's fountain, which was identified as the cause of the children's excited voices. (Lawsuits against the city that managed the park.) ②     A case in which the complainant sued over the voices and footsteps of children on the floor above and a judgment was grante...

     In my previous entry, I discussed the impact of classroom noise on the community. (For more details, refer: https://childrennoiseissueggrh.blogspot.com/2023/06/q-how-does-noise-affect-peoples-health.html ) However, I began to wonder, "While it may not directly affect the health of individuals living 30 meters away from schools, could constant exposure to noise levels exceeding 70 decibels be dangerous for children?" This entry delves into how classroom noise can potentially affect the well-being of children themselves.      The Japanese Ministry of Education recommends that classroom noise levels should be 50 decibels or less. Unfortunately, a study conducted by the Shiga University of Medical Science found that a first-grade classroom in an elementary school in Shiga prefecture had an average noise level of around 80 decibels.      An 80-decibel noise level is relatively high, approaching the 85 dB limit set by official organizations su...

Thank you for taking part in my previous quiz on Google Forms (  https://forms.gle/spNhBzmU36pQRRcT8  If you are interested in the quiz you can take it from this link!). I am sure that everyone who has answered this quiz is curious about the correct answer, so in this article I would like to introduce you the correct answer. ____________________ Q1. Japan has a law to regulate the level of noise. (True/False) A1.  True. Q2. Which of the following noise problems have lawsuits been filed on in Japan? (Options: Industrial noise, Constructional noise, Vehicle noise, All of above) A2.  All of above. Q3.  What are the potential consequences for individuals or buisnesses violating noise regulations in Japan? (Choose 2 answers.) (Options: Imprisonment for not more than 1 year, Imprisonment for not more than 5 years, Fine of not more than 100,000yen, Fine of not more than 10,000yen) A3. Imprisonment for not more than 1 year, Fine of not more than 100,000yen. Q4. Japa...

  Q. What are the governmental responses to the noise issues made by children or educational facilities in Japan? Do we have a law related to the issue?  As you know, Japan is one of the countries which has an abrupt declining birthrate and an aging population. Due to this condition, Japanese government constantly has meetings to discuss how to improve child’s living environment. In this part of the blog, we would like to think about the issue from a political perspective.     In April 2023, Cabinet Office held Children's Future Strategic Council ( 子供未来戦略会議 - Kodomo Mirai Senryaku Kaigi ) for the second time. This is a setting to discuss policies and their financial resources to realize the improvement of the birthrate. This time, the need for a law that says” children's voices are not noise" was the topic of discussion. As an example, it was mentioned that Germany revised a law in 2011, and the new law states that children's voices are not noise that affects the...