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RIGHTS OF NEIGHBORS

Uncategorized December 5, 2025 , by

WHO are these neighbors? Neighbors are the ones who live next to or near our house. They play an important role in our daily lives as we share a special bond of mutual care and respect with them.
In a famous quote by Rudyard Kipling, it is said, “Borrow trouble for yourself, if that’s your nature, but don’t lend it to your neighbors.” By this, we understand that we can attract as many troubles as we want, but because of our troubles, we must not hurt or trouble our neighbors. For example, when we invite friends over and have our own fun, this fun could be a trouble to our neighbors. When we play loud music, we not only disturb the neighborhood but also harm our own hearing capacity. Another example is when kids play the game of ding-dong ditching their neighbors. Therefore, the neighbors might be troubled by these activities, and we, as good neighbors, must keep in mind that others should not suffer due to our own actions.
Therefore, these neighbors have certain rights towards us as well as towards other neighbors. So the obvious question is, what are these rights of neighbors?

  1. We need to greet each other with love and affection.
  2. We need to engage in brief and polite conversations without involving ourselves in their private matters.
  3. We need to inquire about our neighbors’ health and help them during illness.
  4. We need to assist our neighbors in times of difficulty and need.
  5. We should share our moments of joy and sorrow without neighbors too.
  6. We must overlook each other’s mistakes and minor annoyances.
  7. One of the major rights is that we respect our neighbors privacy and do not intrude into their personal space.
  8. We must avoid causing our neighbors discomfort by means of loud noise or blocking pathways.
  9. Another major right as neighbors is to help them in case of emergencies or accidents.
  10. In case a neighbor is away from their home, it is our duty and their right that we protect their property in their absence.
  11. We must refrain from gossiping or listening to anything negative about them.
  12. As said before, we must respect their privacy and also the privacy of other neighbors.
  13. Last, but not least, we must treat their children with respect and speak kindly to them.
    In conclusion, neighbors are an important part of our lives. They stand by us during our times of need and share inn our happiness. As good neighbours, we shold greet them warml, help in times of need, respect their privacy, avoid causing disturbances, protect their property when they’re away, and maintain friendly , polite relations without interfering in their personal matters. Therefore, we must treat them with kindness, respect, and gratitude for the support they bring to our families and communities.
    — Tasmiya Shaikh, Vasco, Goa.
    (Editor’s note: We got this missive from 2nd year BSc student and found it worthy of being read!)

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