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« on: April 06, 2022, 10:14:51 am »
This was several years ago. I went with my family to an aquarium. As a little background, I have some PTSD. Loud, sudden noises can trigger me. This is my issue, and I deal with it. Part of the tour led us through a tunnel that was surrounded by the fish tank. It was very beautiful. When a shark went over our heads, a little boy about 8 years old started screaming Mom in a high pitched tone. I covered my ears and said "Too Loud" reflexively. The kid wouldn't stop screaming about the shark. He wasn't afraid. He was amazed. I understood his excitement, but he was ruining the experience for the rest of us. His voice was vibrating back off of the walls. Finally several people said something along the lines of Be quiet kid. Mom then said something to the child. I don't know if she found it cute or tuned it out.
A park outside is a different experience. I don't expect children to be silent or sedate. I do expect to be given an opportunity to enjoy myself, too. Even five minutes of screaming with peacocks would ruin my experience.