ok am i wrong for not wanting my son to swim in a public pool,with all the germs,do the stuff they put in the pool to clean it really clean,i mean i wouldn't mind my son going to have fun playing with the other kids ,but i don't want to put his life at risk in doing so,(my son is 2)
2006-09-02 06:59:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
It is not that you are being too overprotective, you are just being a mother and that is your right. It is OK for little children to go in public pools. Exposure to germs helps a child build up their immune system.. This will help your son when he goes to school because it will cut down on sick days..
All in all it is your call because you are the parent!
2006-09-02 07:07:22 · answer #1 · answered by ????? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Public pools are usually very sanitary. It varies from state to state, but due to health code they have to check ph levels at least once every two hours. Babies and toddlers are required to wear swim diapers, so the risk of them doing anything in the water is very low. As for the other children, it would take a lot of children peeing in the pool to effect anything.
I wouldn't say that you are being overly protective, just overly cautious. You're a good mom and there's nothing wrong with that. It is important to teach your child to swim. Good luck.
2006-09-02 14:08:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to relax. Clorine kills the bacteria in the pool. Or get a pool your self that you know is clean and invite other parents with babies arund your son's age to swim. Like baby swim day. This way other mom's are watching their own baby and you feel safer about your baby's health.
2006-09-02 14:05:37 · answer #3 · answered by really???? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Millions of children swim in public pools. Some get sick, some don't. We as parents try to protect our children. that's natural. Don't let him swim in the pool and he might fall off his bike and need stitches. My point is you can't shelter him, If something is meant to happen it will, then deal with it. Either way, let him be a kid so if something ever would happen (god forbid). you won't regret not letting him be a kid in the first place.
2006-09-02 14:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by BB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you're not being overprotective. I'm almost 21 and I've never been in a public pool, ever, for those exact reasons.
2006-09-02 14:06:15 · answer #5 · answered by dolphins_chic_69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are being to over protective (lots of people go to the swimming pool and nothing happens)
2006-09-02 14:03:13 · answer #6 · answered by mommy@18 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh, let him swim. Public pools have to have the correct chemical levels in them or they cannot open by law. It is regulated by the health dept. He'll be fine!!
2006-09-02 14:18:03 · answer #7 · answered by #3ontheway! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's OK for him to go in, but never get comfortable leaving him or looking away. Chlorine does it all as far as the germs.
2006-09-02 14:39:35 · answer #8 · answered by TiM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exposure to germs at a young age will boost the immune system when they get older, in reality your harming your kid without meaning to
2006-09-02 14:03:17 · answer #9 · answered by zak_z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not at all i would suggest buy a kiddie pool .have his playmates come n join in. at least youll know the waters clean
2006-09-02 14:07:08 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋