Whenever I read these things, I am tempted to invite the complainer to spend a week on my street.
So, let's break this down. LW's neighbors have the ability to:
1. Close their own windows.
2. Wear earplugs.
3. Use a fan or other white noise machine.
The LW has the ability to:
1. Bring the baby into their bedroom, although that's a temporary solution if they expect to have the baby for several more months.
2. Close the windows and use AC.
I agree with the columnist that an AC is unlikely to drown out the baby's cries, but if that's really a concern, option 1 will work until his lungs get a little stronger. I don't think they should feel obligated to do anything, given that the neighbors have three sensible solutions, but the LW is the one who's going to have to live there, not me.
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So, let's break this down. LW's neighbors have the ability to:
1. Close their own windows.
2. Wear earplugs.
3. Use a fan or other white noise machine.
The LW has the ability to:
1. Bring the baby into their bedroom, although that's a temporary solution if they expect to have the baby for several more months.
2. Close the windows and use AC.
I agree with the columnist that an AC is unlikely to drown out the baby's cries, but if that's really a concern, option 1 will work until his lungs get a little stronger. I don't think they should feel obligated to do anything, given that the neighbors have three sensible solutions, but the LW is the one who's going to have to live there, not me.