Cultural Life Span
The residents might be expressing worries concerning disturbance that is caused by Lynn. She exhibits bizarre behavior sometimes. Neighbors are concerned about Lynn’s behavior. There is a high chance that age and cultural background play a part in their impression of Lynn. Changes that take place during the development period from childhood to adulthood lead to the transformation of intergenerational relations (Albert & Trommsdorff, 2014). Also, different cultures have diverse values which may affect how people relate with one another. In such a case, things that may be acceptable in one culture may not be acceptable in another culture. Therefore, it may affect interactions.
The federal laws that could help solve the issue is the Noise Control Act of 1972. It ensures that people live in a peaceful environment that does not affect their health (Environmental Protection Agency, 2020. The federal law offers information to the public that ensures that they respect noise emission and the reduction of noise. Maria Sanchez is concerned about Lynn’s disturbance in the neighborhood. According to her she causes disturbance at various times of the day and night. Therefore, the Noise Control Act of 1972 would ensure that the neighbors live peacefully. The federal law is important in dealing with the noise sources.
As an advocate I would ensure that I advise Lynn on how to coexist with people from different cultures and age groups. It is important for her to understand that individuals have different expectations. Individuals go through changes in the behavior over the life span. Additionally, culture plays a huge part in the development process (Albert & Trommsdorff, 2014). It is important for Lynn to understand the federal laws that protect every person from disturbance. It would ensure that she understands how to live with her neighbor.

References
Albert, I., & Trommsdorff, G. (2014). The Role of Culture in Social Development over the
Lifespan: Interpersonal Relations Approach. International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, 6(2).
Environmental Protection Agency. (2020, July 31). Summary of the Noise Control Act.
Retrieved October 07, 2020, from https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-noise-control-act

Directions: Read the scenario below and answer the reflective questions based on the scenario. Your response for each question should be 50-100 words. Do not exceed 100 words in your response. Include any scholarly references to support your responses.

Scenario:

Maria Sanchez is a 60-year-old Latina woman who has concerns about her neighbor Lynn, a 21-year-old White woman. Lynn appears to have “issues” and is disturbing the neighbors at various times of the day and night. She exhibits bizarre behavior at times and then is seemingly normal for weeks. Another neighbor Paul (35 years old, Black and gay) has called for a meeting of the residents to discuss the “new type” of resident. You are a local advocate who knows Lynn and the situation that is brewing in her residence.

Reflective Questions:

1. What worries might the residents express regarding their new neighbor? Does their age and cultural background have an impact with their impression of Lynn?

2. What type of federal laws could bear on this matter?

3. As an advocate, how would you assist Lynn in working with other cultures and age groups in her living situation?