Originally Posted by MSGirl (Post 2106328)

First, MANY of the residents down south are not elderly…unless you consider 50s elderly. Second, this is a family pool. I agree, if you want quiet, then go to one of the MANY adult pools in The Villages. Unless the kids were performing dangerous stunts that effect other swimmers, then let grandma know in an adult manner,

Originally Posted by thevillages2013 (Post 2106208)

Yeah but the Adult Pool may be a quarter mile further than the family pool. Do you expect them to drive that incredibly long distance?:bigbow: Especially with the gas prices now!

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2106119)

Older people have difficulty with high pitch sounds children make (it physically hurts them), the childrens’ speed, and lack of consideration - all which come with age (usually). It is hard to mix children and older people well. A parent or grandparent wants to indulge the child, let them have fun, be children. In a public place this comes at the cost of making some other people suffer. What I see described here is that there are some older people who want to enjoy the rec pool and there are some children who want to enjoy the rec pool. There is nothing wrong with teaching the children how to behave in public reasonably (it sets them up for a good social life later), however, when and if other people are unreasonable (ie. expect children to act like considerate adults) there is nothing wrong with showing them how not to be bullied either.

Originally Posted by DaleDivine (Post 2106516)

This is a family pool. Children like to have fun by yelling, playing, and being a little unruly. If the older adults don't like it there are ADULT pools for them as others have stated....
:bigbow::bigbow:

Originally Posted by SusanStCatherine (Post 2106423)

I was at a family pool on Thanksgiving day with my almost 30 year old daughter. There were many children there carrying on loudly and we were in our lounge chairs and could not even hear each other talk. We left and went to the adult pool even though rules say not for under 30. Common sense to many people.

Originally Posted by Happydaz (Post 2106496)

You may have the answer there. Maybe they have a lack of neighborhood, i.e. adult, pools south of 44.

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye (Post 2106441)

Well it might be called the friendliest town in America but it’s still just another town or city in the U.S. Also just like any other city you have all walks of life. So just keep to yourself & don’t voice your opinion to anyone. But most people there are very nice!

Originally Posted by gettingby (Post 2106538)

I personally have tried my best to avoid violence however if someone starts yelling and using language around my grand children, man or woman be prepared to loose some teeth. I’ll face what ever consequences come from that no problem. Say what you want to me, we enjoy free speech but be ready for some pain. I won’t stop till they do.

Originally Posted by JSR22 (Post 2106541)

Being a bully is not a good example for your grandchildren. Lose not loose.

Originally Posted by gettingby (Post 2106545)

Funny to me she’s being a bully. The best way to teach someone being a bully is for them to bleed. Her husband will remind her what happened last time she used that kind of language at the wrong time. You can’t go through life being a victim. Sounds to me like she’s long overdue for a good smack.

Originally Posted by tsmall22204 (Post 2106272)

You make it sound as if you were wronged, now i would like to hear the other side of that story.

Originally Posted by me4vt (Post 2106310)

Kids aren’t Welcome in a Retirement community, that’s why we move here!!

Originally Posted by oldragbagger (Post 2106527)

there is a neighborhood “adult pool” at every postal and rec center down here south of 44 as far as i have seen and we get out and about quite a bit on our bikes exploring the neighborhoods.