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PersonRachlN76
19/8/2013 at 4:16pm
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PersonANGEDAWS
19/8/2013 at 7:18pm
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Quote: Originally posted by HEJC72 on 19/8/2013
My boys are given quite a bit of freedom so long as they stick to my rules and those of the site.
No going into other people's tents/caravans
No walking across other people's pitch
No playing round the toilet/shower block
Respect other people on site and be polite
Regular "check in" with me



Same here, these are good basic rules. Even though mine are 12 and 14 now I like them to check in now and again, or I may wander over to the playing field and see what they are up to.

On one recent trip we had about a dozen or so kids all hanging around together in a big group and it made me a bit nervous. I think a big group of kids can be intimidating to other campers and are more likely to egg each other on and do something silly. I like my kids to make friends and socialise but I am always very aware that other people might be on holiday without kids and might want some peace!


PersonCamping nutcase
20/8/2013 at 7:43am
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As mine have grown older their freedoms have increased. they both know the boundaries which were set out when they were young - no going onto other peoples units, no messing around shower blocks etc.
The first time I allowed them to the play area by themselves we had direct view of it from the tent, so I could sit outside and keep an eye on them, without actually being there.   With more trips to the loo (which was right next to it) than was necessary I was able to make regular contact with them.
Last week although we were a good walk from the on site shop I was happy to let them go for any bits that we needed unsupervised.   Alice is a very sensible 12 and Pip a very young 15.    At one point I had sent them down to the games room with a bunch of 2ps and must have fallen asleep reading.    When I woke up, they were both there seeing if I was OK. and saying the rain had stopped and they had been playing in the rock pools, and when was I going to start tea.


Person74giggles
20/8/2013 at 7:49am
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Quote: Originally posted by HEJC72 on 19/8/2013
My boys are given quite a bit of freedom so long as they stick to my rules and those of the site.
No going into other people's tents/caravans
No walking across other people's pitch
No playing round the toilet/shower block
Respect other people on site and be polite
Regular "check in" with me



That's what we do with our 2 and with our Beaver and Cubs as most of them have never been camping so we how to teach them campsite etiquette (something lacking on the site we stayed at last week with one large family)

Our 10 year old likes to go off, but only as far as she can see us and she takes a mobile phone with her. The 13 year old never has wanted to venture too far, he was bullied badly at primary school and doesn't feel confident on his own. He'll go off with his sister, but is never far away.



PersonMcLaughlinFamily
20/8/2013 at 4:26pm
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What do you mean by child catcher? Are we talking paedophile? They are certainly not around every corner.


Agreed of course they aren't round every corner but as a parent with young children in this modern world, you always have to assume there might be. If you didn't know would you know "which corner" to worry about

Having said that, our recent trip to St Ives, we felt the kids could have more freedom. It comes down to parental instinct, being realistic and ultimately keeping them safe.

I think for me the community spirit of the camp site made me feel easier about letting the kids go up to the park on their own, but I would never take it for granted and checked up on them at regular intervals.



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