Problem turned into opportunity

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My house is in a residential area. Many children came to the Discover Me Dussehra camp. I was basking in joy of doing a learning mela. It was an amazing experience for all the parents and children. When I was sitting and reflecting on the day... My phone rang. It was the house owner. He said he got coupon of calls from neighbours complaining that we are making a lot of noise. I was disturbed. I had just started my center. I sat with a heavy heart. To clear myself and shift my energy I called my friend and ranted and ranted and ranted. After 20 mins of complaining I realised why am I trying to solve this alone. How can I involve children in this problem solving. 

On Monday we all sat down and made a list of things we can do to solve this. Some suggested we can make posters to control noise, some said we will not scream,jump or run. Some said we can talk to neighbours. We made our plans. We discussed what can we talk to neighbours, what information do we need to talk, how to understand their needs and share our purpose and needs too. 

 They made 2 teams. One team went left and the other team went right. They carried a note pad to make notes of the concerns. They also decided they will give my phone no. To them so that they can call me instead of the owner when there is noise. 

Some neighbours were very easy, some were tough, some called them inside and spoke, some did not respond, some welcomed with smile, some were upset with them.

I had to just click pictures and take videos. And enjoy watching the excitement that the teams had in solving this case.

We not only took this problem as an opportunity to learn but also built relationship with our neighbours.

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