Before becoming a parent, I loved to have the radio or TV on for some background noise whenever I was home alone. Fast forward to now, with three energetic kiddos, and I would trade just about anything for a moment of peace.
Kids are naturally loud—that’s just a fact of life. After over a decade of navigating the various noisy stages of childhood, I’ve finally accepted the chaos. No more shushing, unless we find ourselves in a library or a church. Forget the constant requests to “Keep it down!” It’s simply a battle I can’t win.
Let’s have a little fun and take a look at the many ways children break the sound barrier throughout their formative years:
The Baby Cry
Remember the adorable newborn cry? Fast forward six weeks, and that sweet coo transforms into an unrelenting wail that sounds like a siren. You feel helpless trying to comfort them, while simultaneously wishing you could just muffle your ears.
The Toddler Yell
Toddlers find reasons to scream for everything—from the sheer joy of a cute puppy to the utter devastation of a mismatched sippy cup. One of my kids would randomly let out a high-pitched scream just for kicks, with no emotions whatsoever. Good times indeed!
The Whisper-yell
Tell a little one to whisper, and they somehow end up yelling in a breathy tone—often right in your ear, revealing something embarrassing, blissfully unaware that everyone can hear them.
The Volume of the Third Child
Every third child I know has a volume setting that’s simply off the charts. It’s as if they’ve learned that to be heard over their siblings, they must shout. They refuse to be overlooked!
The Car Ride Chaos
I know a closed car amplifies sound, but why can’t kids just sit quietly and gaze out the window? Instead, they crank up the noise levels until I can barely hear the music. “Let’s turn it up,” they say, “because we can’t hear it over our own racket!”
The Group Play Shout
You know the scene: a room full of kids, each trying to outshout the other. Before long, they’re all yelling despite being just a few feet apart!
The Close Proximity Yell
Why do kids feel the need to yell when I’m just two feet away? Sweetheart, I can hear you just fine if you whisper!
The “Mom’s In the House, and I’m Too Lazy to Find Her” Shout
“Mom! Mom! Mooooom!” If nobody’s bleeding, I better not find you lounging on the couch calling my name repeatedly.
The Wild Laugh
This one’s a mixed bag. I adore hearing my kids laugh with unrestrained joy, even if it happens to be during a car ride when it feels like my eardrums might burst.
At the end of the day, children are loud, and it’s not worth the effort to quiet them anymore. One day, our home will be silent, and I know I’ll miss the delightful chaos. That’s what I keep telling myself, anyway—it’s how I maintain some sanity.
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Summary
In the journey of parenting, I’ve learned to embrace the noise that comes with having kids. From baby cries to wild laughter, the sounds of childhood are a natural part of life. Acceptance is key, as one day, the silence will return, and we might just find ourselves longing for the joyful noise.