Wcpedorc said:My prayers go out for the teenager, the family, first responders and everyone else involved.
Does it matter? He is a 13 year old boy. Far from the age that you would be right in the pool with him while he wore a life vest and that is the only way this accident could have been prevented.
I'm sure they are beating themselves up enough as it is. But really, who out there would constantly monitor a 13 year old in the pool?
Does it matter? He is a 13 year old boy. Far from the age that you would be right in the pool with him while he wore a life vest and that is the only way this accident could have been prevented.
I'm sure they are beating themselves up enough as it is. But really, who out there would constantly monitor a 13 year old in the pool?
I would!!! I have a 13 yr old (well, he's 12, going on 13 next month). Im a single parent thou, so when we go to disney, its just the two of us. So ya, we're constantly together and im always monitoring him. I'd never dream of going for a nap while he's in the pool for example.
I agree with the pp, if the parents knew he wasnt a strong swimmer in 5ft of water, why didnt they keep a close eye on him? I'm not trying to wag my finger at them and critisize, cause its true that accidents can happen....but I do wonder.
Probably everyone should take a deep breath...The article says he drowned while playing with family members in the pool. It's entirely possible he had a seizure or something and that is what caused him to go under. Let's not crucify the parents just yet.
It is a good rule to swim with a buddy all the time. Also I had heard that young teen boys need as much watching in the pool as a younger child as they do things. Maybe his parents were there and just stepped away for a moment who knows. I pray for this child and his family. Things can happen so quickly.
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The article says he drowned while playing with family members in the pool. It's entirely possible he had a seizure or something and that is what caused him to go under. Let's not crucify the parents just yet.
I thought I read somewhere that he hit his head but I may be wrong. People need to stop judging. He may have been a good swimmer and the parents may have been close by. If someone hits their head they could go under and drown in no time. The parents may have been there and looked away for even a few minutes. It's very possible he hit his head and slipped under and no body noticed for a couple minutes. Thats all it would take. They could have seen him and not realized he was in trouble and thought he was just under the water. People judging need to get out of their glass houses.
My heart goes out to this family. Hope he's ok.
kapoof said:no one is judging, in fact i even stated accidents happen even under a watchfull eye.
The article says he drowned while playing with family members in the pool. It's entirely possible he had a seizure or something and that is what caused him to go under. Let's not crucify the parents just yet.
Saying "where are the parents" and then saying yes it does matter seem very judgmental. A boy could of died regardless of where the parents were. Why even bring it up. I'm sure his parents are distraught and beating themselves up about it even if they did all they could.
An accident could happen if his parents are 2 feet away or if they had walked off to go and get food. So no it doesn't matter where his parents are. Unless they have psychic abilities there is likely no way they could have prevented it.
reread please no one is crucifying the parents!