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As I get older I feel the effects of having been in loud situations throughout my life, be it concerts, football games, parties etc. so now I carry ear plugs with me to preserve what hearing I have left. Not only do I worry about hearing loss for myself but even more for my kids hearing. Hearing loss is cumulative so kids have no idea what is in store for them as they get older. I’ve been to elementary school dances that have been so loud I was left aghast, especially considering nobody seemed to care. These days I occasionally use a sound meter app on my phone to check the decibel rating.
Do you feel like certain events are too loud? If so how do you handle it?