[Mistybuffy1]

In the summer how strict are they with the age for neighborhood pools? My daughter is visiting and she is under thirty but a quiet 18 yr old who would just use a lounge chair to sunbathe. Our pool is close to house as opposed to traveling to neighborhood pool.

[CatskillBill]

Originally Posted by Mistybuffy1

In the summer how strict are they with the age for neighborhood pools? My daughter is visiting and she is under thirty but a quiet 18 yr old who would just use a lounge chair to sunbathe. Our pool is close to house as opposed to traveling to neighborhood pool.

Pretty strict rule. I wouldn't chance it. It would be a hassle for you and your daughter. Some pools have a "designated busy body" that will call it in and she will be asked to leave.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Community watch checks the neighborhood pool in my area several times a day. If they see someone that doesn't look over thirty, they will ask them for an ID. If they are under 30, they will ask them to leave.

It's not a real big hassle she would just have to leave and go to a family pool.

In addition, like CatSkillBill says many of the neighborhood pools have self appointed guards that will call community watch for every little thing.

[the square]

That's why there called rules. They apply for everyone. There's no leeway for looks. I could just see young kids driving golf carts because they were under 14 but were nice people and looked older than required.

[mixsonci]

Originally Posted by the square

That's why there called rules. They apply for everyone. There's no leeway for looks. I could just see young kids driving golf carts because they were under 14 but were nice people and looked older than required.

Op was just asking a question, no need for sarcasm.

[2BNTV]

Unfortunately, I agree, there will be an self appointed busybody, that has nothing better to do, than to report what they perceive as an outsider, to the TV experience.

I think it's worth a try to see if there is one, but be prepared to go to another pool.

[Villageswimmer]

I don't agree it's worth a try. My son and his wife, both 29, mistakenly went to St James pool rather than Sterling Heights as we directed them. They were ousted in short order. They, especially his wife, were very embarrassed.

[Cobh521]

I would not try it because as stated above some people appoint themselves to be in charge. They involve everyone around in their discussion until someone decides to ask or report them.

[folkh]

Rules are rules and they are there for everyone's benefit and we all new the rules before our home purchase. I do understand what the OP is saying but if exceptions are made then The Villages and the lifestyle we all bought into would not be part of what brought us here in the first place.

[Mistybuffy1]

Wow, was just asking, thank you for the honest answers and yes I know rules are rules. Was just curious no need for the sarcasm.

[dirtbanker]

Originally Posted by Mistybuffy1

In the summer how strict are they with the age for neighborhood pools? My daughter is visiting and she is under thirty but a quiet 18 yr old who would just use a lounge chair to sunbathe. Our pool is close to house as opposed to traveling to neighborhood pool.

I am willing to bet your 18 year old would not mind driving the cart over to the family pool. We all enjoy a good cart ride!

There also might be some people of her age (at the family pool) that she could meet and hang with. If that happens, she might ask you to loosen the apron strings a little

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by mixsonci

Op was just asking a question, no need for sarcasm.

OP was asking if it was OK in the summer to, break the rules.

[OBXNana]

We found the family pool to be a great place for our young grand children and adult conversation. Over July 4th, there were ages from 2 to well over 70 and everything in between. We thought because it was a family pool it would be a bunch of screaming kids and it simply wasn't the case. There were many 13 to 25 year olds. From our limited experience, the family pool is multi-generational.

[quirky3]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

OP was asking if it was OK in the summer to, break the rules.

Totally agree! It's not sarcasm at all - it is an honest response.

You could make an analogy to law enforcement; for example, would I be less likely to be caught for speeding in the summer? And if people say 'Those law enforcement people are all around....how annoying", they are missing the point.

Rules are for everyone's benefit and no one person is above them. It is not the rule enforcers who are at fault. It is the rule breakers. If you want the rule changed, go through normal channels to make that happen (or choose a different place to live where they don't have that rule).

[dave harris]

I saw this "some people appoint themselves to be in charge." I guess people should just sit back and do nothing. What gets me is people only want to obey the rules they like. Pool rules are made for a reason, obey them