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Boating party for 9 yo - WDYT?

OneProudMum View Member Profile	02/02/2013, 03:18 PM Post #1
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DS is turning 9, we have a boat, tubes, kneeboards and life jackets etc. We were thinking we might have about 3 or 4 friends for a day of fun on the water at the local lake. DH takes his boat licence seriously and has never had a child thrown out of the tube etc. Is he a bit young for this type of party? Would you allow your 8/9 y.o. to go?

Lyra View Member Profile	02/02/2013, 03:42 PM Post #2
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So, that's four guests plus your son making a total of 5 children in all? If your husband knows CPR and the children were wearing life jackets all the time, I would think about it

FrogIsAFrogIsAFr... FrogIsAFrogIsAFrog View Member Profile	02/02/2013, 03:42 PM Post #3
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Yes, I'd let my kids go / with responsible adults, life jackets, and a few kids, for sure! Have fun!!!

Rolex View Member Profile	02/02/2013, 03:48 PM Post #4
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Oh my 9yo would LOVE that. With those limited numbers only, I'd be ok with it, but anymore than 5 kids I'd not be too sure.

808state View Member Profile	02/02/2013, 03:50 PM Post #5
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I'd probably feel more comfortable if my being there was an option. Not sure to be honest...even with a strong swimmer. Sounds like a lot of fun though!

Jemstar View Member Profile	02/02/2013, 03:55 PM Post #6
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It would be awesome!

BeYOUtiful View Member Profile	02/02/2013, 04:03 PM Post #7
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If all swimmers, yep sounds awesome!

Tyrone Finkelmey... Tyrone Finkelmeyer View Member Profile	02/02/2013, 04:08 PM Post #8
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SlinkyMalinki View Member Profile	02/02/2013, 04:25 PM Post #9
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I'd allow it if I knew your family well, probably wouldn't let my kid go with a family we didn't know.

Jemstar View Member Profile	02/02/2013, 04:28 PM Post #10
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Actually it sounds so cool and reminds me so much of my childhood I want to come! Where do you live?

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