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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's amazing to me how many people on DCUM (quite reasonably) are very protective of their sons because of pedophiles on the playground, in extracurriculars, etc., but then demand that 6-year-olds be sent into LOCKER ROOMS alone.  Unbelievable.[/quote]

She can take him home with a robe on or change him in a non locker room, in a family changing room, or [b]in the hallway with a towel around him[/b].  There are lots of alternatives.  [/quote]

Nice - and where should Mom change???  Today may have been unseasonably warm but doubt this will hold true, I know I don't want to go outside or get in my car in 30 degree weather with a wet bathing suit on even if under clothing.
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As I mentioned, taking them to a NON locker room is another option..so the women's room.  If your kid is big enough to bring discomfort to others and is old enough for kindergarten, he's too big for the women's locker room.[/quote]

Do you understand not all pools are as plush as yours?   There is one bathroom or locker room per gender.  I have gotten stranger looks changing my son at four outside than bringing him in a locker room.  He is in swim lessons year round.   So, I bring him out soaking wet in 10-30 degree weather soaking his car seat and let him freeze.  No.   Get over it.  A 5-6-7 year old is not ready to be alone.  My child has delays and he needs help getting changed (hence the swim lessons for coordination).  The county pool we go to is very very basic.  [/quote]

You aren't the only one with a son.  I have one as well.  I also have a daughter and am not bringing my kid into the locker room of the opposite sex once he is elementary school.  You did it today, and it was close to 60 degrees so stop with the excuses.  It makes my daughter and her swim teammates uncomfortable.  Oh, and we swim year round as well.  We just are more thoughtful of others'. [/quote]

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