科学｜子供の声は魅力、騒音ではない / Science | The Voices of Children Are Charming, Not Noise

Summary

Recent research suggests that the sounds of children playing in parks are viewed as a “charm” rather than “noise” by nearby residents.

Researchers point out that complaints about noise may be influenced by a minority opinion, highlighting the need to make the views of the silent majority more visible. Such situations can lead to the closure of parks or the cancellation of new daycare centers, making it crucial to balance opinions within the community.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, what do you think about the sound of kids playing in the park? Some people say it’s noisy.
Log: Yeah, but recent studies suggest that children’s voices can actually be charming.
Chako: Really? How can they say that?
Log: It seems that because the opinions of the silent majority aren’t visible, some voices tend to become louder.
Navi: To add to that, researchers point out that it’s important to analyze the sources of complaints.
Chako: I see, so we should listen to everyone’s opinions more!

Admin’s Note

This research is very interesting when considering the diversity of opinions within a community. Tolerance for noise varies from person to person, but the perspective that children’s voices are charming is significant. In particular, reflecting the views of the silent majority can lead to better community development. The presence of parks and daycare centers is important for the growth of children, and I believe that understanding from the surrounding community is also essential.