We went swimming today, as we have done countless times the last two summers. But this summer, we've noticed something: more rules.
Now, the rules are not posted, at least, not the specific rules we are accused of breaking. Today, I was told that Leslie could not jump off my shoulders into the deep end. I am standing shoulder deep, and she is jumping into the deeper water. We've done this almost every trip to the pool this year, and it is always directly in front of the lifeguard. Today was the first it was mentioned.
This is also not the first time this summer that we have "gotten in trouble" with the lifeguard. The first time was when Kenna was in the deep end with a life jacket- a no-no.
I don't mind following the rules for the pool, not at all. But I don't like getting in trouble for something that I didn't know was wrong. Especially when the clearly posted rules (no hanging on the lane ropes- and one kid was practically tight-rope walking it) and rules like the life jacket one are being broken right in front of the lifeguards and nothing is said.
So, when the lifeguard got onto us, I asked her where that rule was posted, and pointed out it had never been a problem before. She said she would get it for me.
Before we left, we went by the headquarters and voiced our issue. Apparently others have complained that there are no "deep end rules" posted in the deep end, and that different lifeguards enforce different rules, but no one higher up has decided to act on the concerns.
Phew. I just needed to vent. But I must say, if the worst thing I have to complain about is swimming pool rules, life is pretty good, dontcha think?
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