Big Kids in the baby pool

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I let my 7 yo in the baby pool with the same rules as yours. J have younger kids who want to use it... e

So rules don't apply to you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, this MAJORLY irks me. Same problem at our pool.

If you know the misbehaving kids are too old, tell them to leave.
If you don't know, tell the lifeguard to enforce their policy.

I have a baby in our pool, and I am not afraid to tell wild, splashy kids (particularly big kids) that the pool is for babies, and they should wait for the big pool.

Often, I think the obviously older kids have snuck in without their parents awareness (or care). And typically, I find kids to respond to firmness and respect.
'Hey, guys, this pool is a baby pool and I think you are too old for this pool. You're playing too rough around the babies, so you should get out.'

Parent of older kids here. I would be fine if you told my misbehaving kids to knock it off. However, your sentence is way too long and they likely aren't listening to an adult they don't know.

Try "Hey, you in the blue shark shorts and the purple mermaid suit. This is the baby pool. You are making big splashes and disturbing these babies. Where are your parents? Do they know you're splashing here?"

And watch them scatter because they're outed in the "baby pool" and are reminded of their parents

If this doesn't work, tell a lifeguard.

Hth are your sentences not longer than the first poster?

I'd have already told the kids to bigger off. I've also used the old "doesn't all the baby pee in the babypool water gross you out?"

It doesn't have a lot of wasted "I think that.... maybe you should...too rough...." etc. Six year olds, you can talk to them without the filler fluff. They don't care what a strange lady with a baby thinks they should do. Just point them out and tell them exactly what needs to be said.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really find it hard to believe they are actually throwing multiple chairs into the baby pool...really?

They do at my pool. The lifeguards do nothing. Georgetown Aquatics lifeguards at a private neighborhood pool. Drives me nuts. Some of the most unprofessional staff I've ever seen.

[Anonymous]

At the public pool I used to go to, this happened a lot. I took to asking each child how old he or she was and telling them to get out of the pool if they were over the age (5). I found it was a safety hazard for my child would was unsteady on his feet.

Either ask yourself or get the lifeguards involved. So glad I go to a community membership pool now, as there are fewer people and I'm not so stressed anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really hate the breaks. So annoying. If a parent thinks a child needs a break, that kid can get out of the pool. No reason for everyone to have to clear out every 45 minutes.

Um, it's for the lifeguards

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, this MAJORLY irks me. Same problem at our pool.

If you know the misbehaving kids are too old, tell them to leave.
If you don't know, tell the lifeguard to enforce their policy.

I have a baby in our pool, and I am not afraid to tell wild, splashy kids (particularly big kids) that the pool is for babies, and they should wait for the big pool.

Often, I think the obviously older kids have snuck in without their parents awareness (or care). And typically, I find kids to respond to firmness and respect.
'Hey, guys, this pool is a baby pool and I think you are too old for this pool. You're playing too rough around the babies, so you should get out.'

I'll usually tell the kids that do this at our pool to "knock it off, please". Only once have I asked a lifeguard to step in--the LG knew that kid by name--bad sign, LOL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The 15 minute break is to allow adults to have pool time without kids and to swim laps.

Nope, everyone out at our pool. One lifeguard stands by in case some kid jumps in and to blow the whistle at the kids running on the concrete to the snack bar. The rest take a break inside and cool off---or the LG's will get in the pool if it's really hot

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At our pool, it's always the nannies who let the older kids invade the baby pool during break. They can't be bothered and the kids know they can get away with it.

Yes, all the parents at our pool are perfect, too!



On behalf of our wonderful nanny of a decade, I am offended. You are a jerk.

[Anonymous]

At our pool the lifeguards rotate and there is always one on break in the shaded canteen/entrance area. Why do they need more breaks?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's amazing how many people don't understand the point of the break. It's not for the kids to take a break. It's for the lifeguards to take a break, rotate, etc. It also gives them a chance (by clearing the pool) to do a visual sweep of the pool and make sure there wasn't someone in trouble.

And yet, pools in Florida NEVER do this. I was so surprised when I moved north and found all these dumb-ass breaks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's amazing how many people don't understand the point of the break. It's not for the kids to take a break. It's for the lifeguards to take a break, rotate, etc. It also gives them a chance (by clearing the pool) to do a visual sweep of the pool and make sure there wasn't someone in trouble.

And yet, pools in Florida NEVER do this. I was so surprised when I moved north and found all these dumb-ass breaks.

I am okay with it because it gives everyone a chance to visually inspect an empty pool for any possible issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, this MAJORLY irks me. Same problem at our pool.

If you know the misbehaving kids are too old, tell them to leave.
If you don't know, tell the lifeguard to enforce their policy.

I have a baby in our pool, and I am not afraid to tell wild, splashy kids (particularly big kids) that the pool is for babies, and they should wait for the big pool.

Often, I think the obviously older kids have snuck in without their parents awareness (or care). And typically, I find kids to respond to firmness and respect.
'Hey, guys, this pool is a baby pool and I think you are too old for this pool. You're playing too rough around the babies, so you should get out.'

Parent of older kids here. I would be fine if you told my misbehaving kids to knock it off. However, your sentence is way too long and they likely aren't listening to an adult they don't know.

Try "Hey, you in the blue shark shorts and the purple mermaid suit. This is the baby pool. You are making big splashes and disturbing these babies. Where are your parents? Do they know you're splashing here?"

And watch them scatter because they're outed in the "baby pool" and are reminded of their parents

If this doesn't work, tell a lifeguard.

Hth are your sentences not longer than the first poster?

I'd have already told the kids to bigger off. I've also used the old "doesn't all the baby pee in the babypool water gross you out?"

It doesn't have a lot of wasted "I think that.... maybe you should...too rough...." etc. Six year olds, you can talk to them without the filler fluff. They don't care what a strange lady with a baby thinks they should do. Just point them out and tell them exactly what needs to be said.

You're weird. There was one "I think that"

[Anonymous]

I have a 6 year old and a toddler. The 6 year old likes to swim in the baby pool sometimes but she knows she has to be gentle, not kick and flail, no splashing. It's for little ones. I get that kids want to stay cool on the break so I don't care if they come in but I have definitely told 10/11 year olds to stop wrestling/shoving/splashing (hard fight splashing)/using squirt guns aggressively in the baby pool. They listen- they just need the reminder because they are kids and don't think of this stuff. Nobody has ever sassed me or told on me to their mom, they either settle down or leave. You can be assertive to kids, you know. They can't hurt you lol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a 6 year old and a toddler. The 6 year old likes to swim in the baby pool sometimes but she knows she has to be gentle, not kick and flail, no splashing. It's for little ones. I get that kids want to stay cool on the break so I don't care if they come in but I have definitely told 10/11 year olds to stop wrestling/shoving/splashing (hard fight splashing)/using squirt guns aggressively in the baby pool. They listen- they just need the reminder because they are kids and don't think of this stuff. Nobody has ever sassed me or told on me to their mom, they either settle down or leave. You can be assertive to kids, you know. They can't hurt you lol.

This thread has been amusing. It has illustrated how some parents with toddlers have no idea how to parent/interact with older kids yet. Makes me wonder if these are the same PPs who seem to know it all about the best limits for teens when it comes to screen time and waxing body hair.

Hey! Knock it off! There are little ones around!

[Anonymous]

My 5 yr old was huge for his age and was in the baby pool with me and his little sister. I'm sure others thought he was big and unruly, acting like appropriate for his age but seeming huge next to infants. It's hard, he was too young to be alone in the big pool and really wasn't a good swimmer. We ended our membership since I never came up with a good solution for bringing both by myself.