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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This post brings me to tears.  Why are we targeting children playing with their fathers?  It's a sweet and loving thing.  [/quote]

That football hitting my face is not sweet and loving. My being asked to put down my book to “pass” that stray ball to you that your kid neglected to catch or threw astray is not sweet and loving. Everything is not about your kids lady. [/quote]

Calm down Karen.  If you want some quiet pool for just you, build your own.  [/quote]

When people are in a public space, they need to show consideration for other people. A public pool is one of those places. People who want to throw balls, squirt guns, etc. are the ones who need to build their own pools. They can hit each other in the head all they want in their own space. [/quote]

I agree about public places, like a restaurant.  But not all public places are the same.

But a family pool in a family neighborhood has different expectations.

Nobody would expect this at the pool at the Ritz Carlton.  But the local pool, when school is on summer break, let the kids have fun.

That's like asking it be quiet at the playground because you want to sit and read a book.

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The playground example is not a good comparison. I don’t think anyone on this thread has a problem with kids screaming and having fun. What we object to is getting hit with things. Kids screaming at a playground won’t bother me or my children physically. Do you see the difference? A better example would be if you were to throw balls around at a park where people are picnicking. Or if you were to throw balls around at a parking lot where people are tailgating.

It’s unbelievable to me how people are unable to see that hitting somebody or making physical contact with them in a public space is not acceptable when everyone is there to enjoy themselves. [/quote]

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