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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Honestly there shouldn’t be any pool parties for kids under like 8-9 years old. So many parents just drop off their kids who can’t swim. it’s truly unbelievable. But it’s also irresponsible to host a pool part for very young kids IMO. Just isn’t worth it.[/quote]

Pool parties make me nervous.  A 6 year old died at a swimming birthday party at the same expensive indoor pool/fitness club where my oldest took his first swimming lessons.  There were a lot of people in and around the pool and the girl wasn't noticed and quickly succumbed.  She was alive when removed from the pool but didn't survive.[/quote]

Did they have a lifeguard?[/quote]

Yes.  Possibly two. But younger people.  There was a lawsuit. It wasn't a family that I knew.  It was covered in the newspapers.

I've heard of at least one similar tragic situation at a kids' franchised swim school party.

My husband was a lifeguard.  That's why I notice these things. I feel the extra excitement of a party in a novel space then adding water is a bit much.  I'd prefer a bounce place party to a swim party.  And when my kids were small I stayed at the parties and got in the bounce houses with them.  Because sometimes bigger kids like to knock the little ones down by jumping unpredictably.  Then they get hurt and cry. [/quote]

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