2006-07-06 06:41:35 · 13 answers · asked by pepper354 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
No matter what age, must wear flotation device (life jacket).
2006-07-06 06:50:54 · answer #1 · answered by Answer King 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, the child's ability to swim. Never mind that he will be wearing a life vest. The child MUST have a high level of confidence in the water so THAT part of the experience doesn't traumatize him.
The driver of the boat must also be sensitive to the child's apprehension. A macho, bully at the helm is not doing the child any favors if he makes the first tubing experience a terrifying one. Start the child off slowly and then build up. At some point, if the child is having fun, HE will want greater speed and sharper turns.
2006-07-06 07:00:26 · answer #2 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sons are 9 and 7 and they both tube. The youngest being Autistic. They love it. I don't think it had to do with swimming ability or age. It has to do with how comfortable they are in the water. A life jacket is gonna keep them a float no matter what. but you don't want them to be scared floating in the water waiting for you to turn around. We have taught them signals, to stop, go faster, slow down, finished. It really depends on the child. I have water babies and they grew up on a boat and they love it. No fear. Do a slow drag behind the boat and watch the reaction. If you are going slow the tube will not flip. No whipping, just a slow drag. If he is not having fun....you will know.
2006-07-06 07:42:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I myself went tubing when I was a todler, but someone older was always with me. I think you were trying to ask how old a child should be to tube alone. If I am right; I would say about 10, but it really depends on the kid, and what the adults are comfortable with.
2006-07-06 06:50:28 · answer #4 · answered by shorty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend's nephew does it and he is seven. They don't go the speed an adult goes but he can get on there by himself. As long as he has a life jacket on and its not too fast. I would say it was up to the child and if he isn't scared then to get on a tube and go about 15 to 20 mph wouldn't hurt or someone could get on the tube with him.
2006-07-06 06:49:44 · answer #5 · answered by lizzy*lou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the can swim then i think they should be allowed to go tubing...If they do fall out...if the driver is paying attention then they won't be in the water very long so they just need to be able to keep themselves up for that period of time.
2006-07-06 06:46:55 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot depends on the speed and how strong the child is.
With protective gear, a spotter always watching, and a slower speed (high-speed impact with water can break bones - even necks!), I would say 11-12 years old.
If your child is at all immature for their age - 14 years.
2006-07-06 06:46:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I let my son go at the age of 9. I say as long as you are comfortable with your child's swimming ability.... 9 or 10.
2006-07-06 06:46:04 · answer #8 · answered by uniqueniky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a swimmer,but doesn't the child have to be able to swim? I would say that it depends on the level of confidence and swimming skills of the child.
2006-07-06 06:57:13 · answer #9 · answered by gzmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my friend and i went tubing when we were like 6 or 7 so i think that age is appropriate
2006-07-06 07:15:06 · answer #10 · answered by goldengurl706 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋