I'm not talking about when they are angry (can't say I like that do the however). Usually this is teenagers, and when they are with their friends. They're presumably having fun, which is great. But then they start shrieking seemingly out of nowhere and shouting things at the top of their lungs even though the people they are talking to are literally right there. This happens in indoor places, such as the mall, bus terminal, and even doctor's offices. It's almost as if they can't control themselves.

The weirdest thing is that parents don't seem to tolerate behavior like this in young children. A 2 year old throwing a tantrum will get told to "knock it off" (even though it's perfectly understable behavior from a toddler) but no one makes any effort to correct teenagers. So my question is, do they not understand that these aren't appropriate places to act like this? Do they not care? If this was only happening with a few kids I would assume that they had a disorder of some type, or that their parents hadn't taught them how to act. But it's ALOT of them. Not all, but a lot.

I was a depressed "emo" kid at that age who went to a small special ed school...so I honestly don't understand.

[Crazy Hitch]

Some people just naturally raise their voice sometimes unseeingly aware of it when they get super excited.

Or they're just hyped up from too many concerts



A kid screaming from a tantrum is an entirely different scenario though. And parents have an obligation to bring up their kids in such a way that it teaches them that it's not acceptable to yell / kick / scream etc as a means of trying to express their point of view.

[Rose76]

I haven't seen a lot of this, but then I never go anywhere. Taking your word for it, I'm going to guess it's a generational thing. As families have gotten smaller, I think a lot of kids have been spawned who have an insatiable need to be noticed. I'm not sure why those two are connected, but somehow they must be.

With teenagers I think it may be emerging sexual energy which they have little ability to cope with yet - it tends to be a girl thing I notice, maybe even a way of attracting a mate.

Human beings are funny creatures.

[Sunflower123]

Originally Posted by prefabsprout

With teenagers I think it may be emerging sexual energy which they have little ability to cope with yet - it tends to be a girl thing I notice, maybe even a way of attracting a mate.

Human beings are funny creatures.

I agree. I think it could be attention seeking or excitability without the maturity or filter to tone it down.

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I agree. I think it could be attention seeking or excitability without the maturity or filter to tone it down.

I'm so tempted to tell them to shut up, especially when it's 5 girls screaming in a small space. But I guess that's my issue not theirs This is why noise cancelling headphones were invented .

Libraries aren't exactly safe zones anymore either. I vaguely recall asking a librarian to ask someone to please lower their voice. I think they just suggested I go to another floor or something.

I know exactly what you are speaking of. This is not raising one's voice. This is actually screaming for the sake of attention. No words, just screaming.

I blame the parents (as usual).

I will admit, I have had this problem all be it I'm getting better at controlling it.

I used to have difficulties with talking in social settings because I had nobody to really properly teach me any better. I would either talk too quietly and people wouldn't be able to hear me or I would speak too loudly. I had a difficult time knowing any better and understanding why I'm wrong.

I was like this because of a combination of introversion, poor social skills, and a mother who wouldn't be inconvenienced to teach me how to do better, instead, preferring to lie to people about me having autism to excuse my behavior.

As an adult, I still struggle with this, although I have gotten much better. I usually have a quiet and rather cold sounding voice because I don't like drawing too much attention to myself, unless I'm around people that I know and feel comfortable around, in which case, I sometimes get excited and start talking very loudly and I have to sometimes have it pointed out to me because I don't do it intentionally.

So to answer your question, people who do this probably were either never taught any better, they probably don't realize they're doing it, or they simply don't care. I just thought I would try to give you a different perspective with my personal experience.

Originally Posted by DarknessIsMyFriend

I will admit, I have had this problem all be it I'm getting better at controlling it.

I used to have difficulties with talking in social settings because I had nobody to really properly teach me any better. I would either talk too quietly and people wouldn't be able to hear me or I would speak too loudly. I had a difficult time knowing any better and understanding why I'm wrong.

I was like this because of a combination of introversion, poor social skills, and a mother who wouldn't be inconvenienced to teach me how to do better, instead, preferring to lie to people about me having autism to excuse my behavior.

As an adult, I still struggle with this, although I have gotten much better. I usually have a quiet and rather cold sounding voice because I don't like drawing too much attention to myself, unless I'm around people that I know and feel comfortable around, in which case, I sometimes get excited and start talking very loudly and I have to sometimes have it pointed out to me because I don't do it intentionally.

So to answer your question, people who do this probably were either never taught any better, they probably don't realize they're doing it, or they simply don't care. I just thought I would try to give you a different perspective with my personal experience.

I'm not particularly talking about people raising their voice when speaking (I'm sure I've been guilty of this too). It's more like justafriend said, shrieking or yelling without words. I usually see it when they are horse playing with their friends. Or they shout "OH MY GOD" at the top of their lungs. All while jumping around, sometimes on top of eachother. They also like to blare their music loudly.

Your situation sounds very different, and understadable. I have the problem where I speak so quietly that people have trouble hearing me. And I'm terrified to speak to people. I would say so long as you don't regularly scream "AHHHHHHHHH" at the top of your lungs for no reason, it's all good.

Side note: I think my social issues are the reason this bothers me so much. I feel awkward around people who are flamboyantly extroverted and social, because I don't understand it. It's like, do they ever just sit down and have a regular conversation with eachother? If not, wow.

Originally Posted by iPhone

I'm not particularly talking about people raising their voice when speaking (I'm sure I've been guilty of this too). It's more like justafriend said, shrieking or yelling without words. I usually see it when they are horse playing with their friends. Or they shout "OH MY GOD" at the top of their lungs. All while jumping around, sometimes on top of eachother. They also like to blare their music loudly.

Your situation sounds very different, and understadable. I have the problem where I speak so quietly that people have trouble hearing me. And I'm terrified to speak to people. I would say so long as you don't regularly scream "AHHHHHHHHH" at the top of your lungs for no reason, it's all good.

Side note: I think my social issues are the reason this bothers me so much. I feel awkward around people who are flamboyantly extroverted and social, because I don't understand it. It's like, do they ever just sit down and have a regular conversation with eachother? If not, wow.

I understand now. I never do this in front of other people and people who do really annoy me. I can't hear certain frequencies of loud noise without becoming agitated and vigilant due to my PTSD anyways.

I honestly just want to knock the crap out of people who do this and teach them the manners that their parents failed to. Unfortunately, I don't look good in an orange jumpsuit so I'll be gentle haha

I just experienced this - from a fully grown woman. I live across the street from a lounge patio. Occasionally the sounds drift up to my own balcony and window. Last night was excruciating as for two hours I was forced to listen to the shrill screams of a woman on the patio deck.

[divine1966]

I teach high school so loud teenagers are my daily normal lol I think it's just age related thing like hormones and being hyper. Is there any way you can avoid these loud places? I have to say that I do not see screaming people at the mall or stores. Maybe I just don't notice them. I have to say that I like my house very quiet because i spend my days in noise

Originally Posted by divine1966

I teach high school so loud teenagers are my daily normal lol I think it's just age related thing like hormones and being hyper. Is there any way you can avoid these loud places? I have to say that I do not see screaming people at the mall or stores. Maybe I just don't notice them. I have to say that I like my house very quiet because i spend my days in noise

Normally I just go where I need to during school hours but that clearly won't work in the summer. Maybe it's the area I live in because they do it everywhere-on the bus, in the stores...

I feel guilty because I don't actually dislike teenagers themselves. Just the noise. Idk why a baby crying never bothers me though.

[healingme4me]

I work around teens and have one of my own. I've seen it in action in both venues. I am sure that there is some type of filter lacking-perhaps from a developing young brain. To me, it's not much different than how some adults become 'loud' when alcohol is involved.

Originally Posted by healingme4me

To me, it's not much different than how some adults become 'loud' when alcohol is involved.

I hate this too, which why I've never been in a club/bar

[Altarian]

I've never understood this even though i grew up in a loud extended family that what most consider shouting is normal volume for them. when it comes to teens it's a form of rebelling against the older generations as a attempt to show their dominance over those around them without realizing that it just makes them look spoiled. I personally have no issue to tell other's to STFU when i'm in a public place and trying to have a conversation but they are being so loud i can't.