Neighbors Take Legal Action Against Home-Schooling Family Over ‘Loud’ Children Playing Outside

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In Plano, Texas, a couple has resorted to legal action against their next-door neighbors, claiming that the noise generated by the children in the home-schooling family is too disruptive. It seems there are those who simply struggle to tolerate the sounds that children make as they play. While complaints about kids can often be heard in restaurants and on airplanes, this situation has escalated to a lawsuit, which is no laughing matter.

Jessica Green, a mother of four who homeschools her children, shared with CBS DFW News that one of the main reasons her family chose their current home was the spacious yard that accommodates a playhouse. “Being able to move this playhouse was a huge factor in our decision,” she explained.

The playhouse, which meets city and homeowner association regulations, has now become the center of a dispute. The neighbors, Tom and Linda Morris, allege that the noise from the playhouse and the children playing outside is ruining their “peaceful quality of life” and causing “visibility issues” for their pets. Yes, you read that right—visibility issues for their pets!

An HOA inspector found that the only visibility problem was the view from the Morris’s bedroom to the Green family’s living room. After determining that the playhouse was too close, the Greens complied and removed the porch roof, thinking the issue was resolved. However, the situation deteriorated when the Morris’s began blasting loud rap music in an attempt to drown out the sounds of the Greens’ children playing.

The lawsuit argues that the noise from the home-schooled children is unacceptable simply because they are outside during the day when most children are in school. But isn’t it ironic that the Morris’s are home during these hours and have the audacity to complain about noise? What do they expect in a neighborhood where kids live?

This case appears to be a classic scenario of a couple unable to accept the natural sounds of childhood. In a community where homes are in close proximity, noise is an expected part of life—be it lawnmowers, barking dogs, or kids playing. As long as the children aren’t causing a ruckus at unreasonable hours, it’s hard to justify such extreme measures against their laughter and joy.

While some noise levels can indeed cross the line—like the time our neighbors were setting off loud fireworks nearby—it’s essential to distinguish between normal neighborhood sounds and those that are genuinely disruptive. Children playing happily should never be considered a nuisance.

Let’s hope this frivolous lawsuit gets tossed aside, allowing the Green family to enjoy their yard and continue creating joyful memories—just as children should.

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Summary

A Texas couple has filed a lawsuit against their neighbors over the noise from their home-schooled children playing outside. The dispute centers around the children’s playhouse, which was approved by local authorities. Despite efforts to comply with complaints, the neighbors have resorted to playing loud music to drown out the children’s laughter. This case highlights the challenges of living in close quarters and the acceptance of normal childhood sounds in a community.