Children & Rides

[Kathyandtyler]

I am the single parent of a DS who is 9. He is very responsible and looks about 12. Our problem is that when we go to the parks he loves water rides. I can ride them once maybe twice but beyond that I'm done with them.

Would you let your child ride a ride by themselves? I would stay in line with him then get out when it is his turn and wait for him at the end of the ride. Am I crazy? Would this be safe to do?

Thanks in advance for your opinions.
Kathy

 

[cleo]

I'd let my son ride alone, but I'd walk through the queue with him and duck out at the 'chicken exit'. Otherwise I can see myself worrying just a tiny bit if he were held up for some reason. Besides, you can learn some very interesting things about your child when you spend time talking while you're queueing!