A shore without a fence...
I live near a lake, really near (I can see it from my window). The problem? Most "socialization" spots are just on the shore, and there is no fence for child security! The ground is just replaced with water, either abruptly or progressively. Like this. I am very paranoid, and won't allow my daughter to walk there because she likes to suddenly run.
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i am not an uptight parent. my kids roam their neighbourhood with their friends, and i have no issue with it (from about 9 years old on) however, water is dangerous and a lake situation can easily get out of control. being out of your sight is not an option. how would you know where to look for her if she did fall in, or indeed that she fell in and did not just rush off.
personally, i think not to supervise a child around water is totally irresponsible. i was a lifeguard and once i had a rescue involving a child who was arms length from the mother but the mother was not paying attention. i was off duty and saw the problem. if i had not, the kid would have been dead. even once they learn to swim, they shoujld not swim alone, and if you are swimming with her alone, you are swimming alone and NOONE should ever swim alone. my husband almost drowned once when i went into the house to answer the phone and he inadvertently stepped off the edge of the shallow into the deep holding our 14 month old. luckily, he got a scream out and i was able to get to him but he was trying to keep the baby out of the water and he was going under- no need to tell you what would have happened only a few minutes later.
be vigilant. for sure.
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