Anonymous
Post 08/12/2022 13:42     Subject: Throwing Balls Across Pools
Anonymous wrote:Are we talking about soft/nerf balls or basketballs? I don’t think people should be throwing basketballs, unless there is a hoop for that (in which case, don’t sit behind it!). But I think that people should just assume they might get beaned by a nerf ball (or splashed, or bumped into) when they go to a pool.

What else are kids supposed to do? Just stand there?


Swim. At the swimming pool. Or if they MUST throw a ball, aim properly to someone who can catch. And definitely don’t ask strangers to pass you the ball you overthrew/didn’t catch.
Anonymous
Post 08/12/2022 11:59     Subject: Throwing Balls Across Pools
Anonymous wrote:The people complaining are probably those that also complain that kids don’t go outside anymore. They probably talk about how they were outside all day, but don’t see the irony. I’m pro kids running around, playing, throwing balls. Pools are for kids, you are in their space. Pay for a place with an duly only pool if it bothers you. I think adults have become entitled and used to dominating all spaces, maybe because there are less kids then there used to be.


I hear that the pools in most senior citizen communities are very quiet. Some even accept age 50 and up, they should look into it! A community or family resort pool is for kids to play. There are nice resorts with adult only pools and most community pools set aside hours for adults only. Let kids be kids in a place made for kids!
Anonymous
Post 08/12/2022 10:17     Subject: Throwing Balls Across Pools
Anonymous wrote:I went to the pool yesterday to relax and I kept getting disturbed by the kids and their toys and balls. It really needs to stop. How can you decompress in the pool with all that annoying behavior! And the noise!


Ingleside's Assisted Living Community in Rockville has an awesome, adults-only pool, and I think it's very quiet.
Anonymous
Post 08/12/2022 10:05     Subject: Throwing Balls Across Pools
Anonymous wrote:And what's worse, they go home & fire up gasoline leaf blowers! And wear spandex when riding their bicycles! The horror!


Well I would appreciate it if there was a rule that men can't wear spandex or speedos at the pool
Anonymous
Post 08/12/2022 09:56     Subject: Throwing Balls Across Pools
And what's worse, they go home & fire up gasoline leaf blowers! And wear spandex when riding their bicycles! The horror!
Anonymous
Post 08/12/2022 08:41     Subject: Throwing Balls Across Pools
I went to the pool yesterday to relax and I kept getting disturbed by the kids and their toys and balls. It really needs to stop. How can you decompress in the pool with all that annoying behavior! And the noise!
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2022 16:53     Subject: Throwing Balls Across Pools
Anonymous wrote:Are we talking about soft/nerf balls or basketballs? I don’t think people should be throwing basketballs, unless there is a hoop for that (in which case, don’t sit behind it!). But I think that people should just assume they might get beaned by a nerf ball (or splashed, or bumped into) when they go to a pool.

What else are kids supposed to do? Just stand there?
typically, it’s a 3 inch diameter squishy ball. Or, a beach ball. Heads up!
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2022 16:48     Subject: Throwing Balls Across Pools
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:This post brings me to tears. Why are we targeting children playing with their fathers? It's a sweet and loving thing.


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.


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


Nah, I’ll just take your kid’s ball and hold it. When he asked for it back I’ll tell him a parent needs to come get it.


I would gladly come get it from you. And right after you whine and complained to me, I would tell you that 'your opinion has been noted'

And then tell my son or daughter to go deep!


That's what she said
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2022 16:37     Subject: Throwing Balls Across Pools
Are we talking about soft/nerf balls or basketballs? I don’t think people should be throwing basketballs, unless there is a hoop for that (in which case, don’t sit behind it!). But I think that people should just assume they might get beaned by a nerf ball (or splashed, or bumped into) when they go to a pool.

What else are kids supposed to do? Just stand there?
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2022 15:06     Subject: Throwing Balls Across Pools
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This post brings me to tears. Why are we targeting children playing with their fathers? It's a sweet and loving thing.


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.


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


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.


There’s a baby pool for people who are overly sensitive about their children being subjected to…Nerf balls.


Exactly.

Think of the millions of kids who are killed or maimed by errant ounces of foam rubber toys every year.


Thoughts and prayers.
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2022 14:56     Subject: Throwing Balls Across Pools
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:This post brings me to tears. Why are we targeting children playing with their fathers? It's a sweet and loving thing.


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.


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


Nah, I’ll just take your kid’s ball and hold it. When he asked for it back I’ll tell him a parent needs to come get it.

Thanks. I’m doing this next time.



NP. We bring more than 1 ball just in case
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2022 14:53     Subject: Throwing Balls Across Pools
Anonymous wrote:I was just doing this this past week with my kids. It was a squishy water ball. I had no idea it was frowned upon.


This is my and DS's favorite thing to do at the pool! Thankfully, there is ADULT stand around / swim period every hour (I enjoy that too!)
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2022 14:38     Subject: Throwing Balls Across Pools
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Anonymous wrote:I've had to take my child home when she's been hit in the head and knocked into the pool by a volleyball, so a big F.U. to people defending this type of behavior.


Why did you have to take her home?


Time to remove the bubble wrap and teach the simpering little wimp to shake it off, stiff upper lip it; and while you at it momsy bear — keep calm and carry on. Your kiddo is picking up on your anger and anxiety.


+100

A kid got bumped and fell in a pool and the parent felt they needed to bring the kid home.

Gimme a break
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2022 09:20     Subject: Throwing Balls Across Pools
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This post brings me to tears. Why are we targeting children playing with their fathers? It's a sweet and loving thing.


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.


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


Nah, I’ll just take your kid’s ball and hold it. When he asked for it back I’ll tell him a parent needs to come get it.


Thanks. I’m doing this next time.


So you can hook up with the bro dad at the pool?
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2022 08:37     Subject: Throwing Balls Across Pools
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This post brings me to tears. Why are we targeting children playing with their fathers? It's a sweet and loving thing.


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.


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


Nah, I’ll just take your kid’s ball and hold it. When he asked for it back I’ll tell him a parent needs to come get it.


I would gladly come get it from you. And right after you whine and complained to me, I would tell you that 'your opinion has been noted'

And then tell my son or daughter to go deep!


Oh if only the parents of the children in question where engaged at all. These kids haven’t had a parent pay attention to them since birth.