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Neighbor Noise Problems
Third parties have a crucial role in conflict resolution as they have a better understanding of the
circumstances that contribute to conflicts. At the same, they assist in the development of an
agreeable solution to conflicting issues between particular parties. The approach, "knowing what
to expect", has benefits in the short-term as the proposed solution is largely agreeable to
conflicting parties. In the long run, the mediator may find difficulties in running to quell
disagreements among his neighbors. The mediator utilizes the principles of servant leadership
where one seeks to identify the problem and solution. The approach shapes his intervention
through ethical reasoning regarding the consequences of long-standing conflict between his
neighbors.
The mediator’s approach is useful to help in creating a solution that less harmful to either party.
Nonetheless, it may not offer long-term solution to the conflict as noise may persist even after
purchasing a carpet to lessen the noise levels. It is also difficult to deny people their right to
entertain visitors in their homes. The intervention does not address the real problem dealing with
high noise level from the neighbor’s house. Mediation should aim at generating interventions
that will prevent the recurrence of the problem in the future.
By making the neighbors to purchase a carpet to reduce the noise level, the mediator does not
entirely solve the conflict. It is important to make the noisy neighbor understand the effects of
the noise level. It is clear that there could be other neighbors who are silent about the matter.
Perhaps, it is prudent to convince the neighbor to entertain guests outside the house. Such a move
would eliminate the problem; hence, create friendship among the neighbors. It will also reduce
chances of violence, tension, and retaliation. Third-party mediator only helps in addressing the
problem through generic interventions that cannot stand the test of time.
