My dtrs take swim class at the YMCA. They tie noodles around their waste and have them swim in the deep end by them self. My dtr is 6. The instructor was not paying attention to all of the students and her back was toward my dtr and the noodle slipped off of her and she could not keep herself up out of the water. I had to jump in to save her. I want to do something about this situation because it was neglegence on their part, but I am unsure what to do. Please help.
2007-05-21 02:57:22 · 6 answers · asked by Stefanie E 1 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Getting an Attny. is a little bit over the top. I have been doing this a long time and yes sometimes kids come off their noodle or whatever other floatation device they are using. Usually, it doesn't bother the kids and they are fine after. The parents are usually more freaked out then the kids. I would go back and calmly talk to the swim instructor and the head lifeguard/aquatics director/person in charge about what happened. I'm sure you can all figure it out. I would say to work with them first before you try and attack them with an attorney. Also, just because a person is not a WSI does not mean that they are not qualified to teach lessons. They might have gone through a similiar training program that gives no certification. The other thing is that the person teaching the lesson was most likely a lifeguard and I'm sure there were other lifeguards around. Good luck!
2007-05-21 06:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by grizzledizzlebear 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The teaching methods at your YMCA seem a bit unconventional. I would approach the management and voice your concern. I would also pull my daught out of the class and get her lessons with a certified WSI (Water Safety Instructor). A noodle is not a flotation device and shouldn't be used as one, especially in a groups setting where the chldren cannot swim. As for negligence, there's probably no grounds. However, the instructor should be cited by management for not using proper methods and devices for non-swimmers(bubbles, arm bands, life jackets).
Was there a lifeguard on duty? If there was, you may have acted in haste jumping in to save your daughter. A lot of parents don't give their kid the benefit of the doubt, which is one reason the YMCA I work for has a no-parents-on-the-pooldeck policy. However, if there was no lifeguard on duty you certainly have a case because that IS negligence. There are a lot of factors that will affect whether or not you have any legal grounds.
My advice is to be thankful your daughter is okay and raise the complaint to management and follow-up to ensure that this doesn't happen to anyone else's child. The next kid might not be so lucky! As a parent you have the power card right now. Use it to prevent future mishaps!
Good luck and I am glad your daughter is okay!
2007-05-21 04:05:44 · answer #2 · answered by Kristy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What ever you do decide to do. Please don't do it in front of your daughter. My girlfriend is terrified of water because of something that happened when she was 8. She barely remembers the water incident BUT she remembers the yelling and screaming of her mother about it. Her parents sued the pool and talked about it for years. I have finally her in swim lessons again, she is 22 now. Her mom was mad at me for even suggesting she start swimming again. Both of her little brothers are afraid to swim also because of the parents more that the negligence.
On the other hand. You should go to the YMCA and ask about their lesson program. They should have a swim instructor who is WSI qualified. Noodles around the waist isn't in any swim program in WSI. They should be reported for staffing, staff qualifications and curriculum. If you can't get the answers you want a lawyer probably could. If the fix the program your work will be done.
2007-05-21 04:04:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it was neglegent......but to make sure that you understand contact an attorney and see what your rights on behalf of your daughter are.....it would be no different than taking your child to a public pool and the life guard was watching several other children...and your happen to go underwater and you had to rescue her.....is it the lifeguards fault.....I also think that if you are uncomforable with the methodes of teaching at the YMCA consult the manager and explain what happened and maybe it will be addressed as a potential problem....I think that parents need to express their concerns about their children....yes, but to call it neglegence....well I think that is a bit overboard....
2007-05-21 03:04:33 · answer #4 · answered by jonni_hayes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it particularly is a 2-ring inflatable pool, then i could be worried. yet simply by fact it sounds like it particularly is a touch great pool, she must be secure from any rat germs. i'm specific the urine--er, chlorine-- killed all of it off...
2016-12-29 16:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a lawyer
2007-05-21 03:00:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋