Pool question - Unsupervised kids

[Lovetherodent]

At what age can a child go to the resort pool alone? At what age can a child be responsible for a younger sibling?

Sometimes, I like to send the kids on ahead so I can unwind a bit in the "cool" of the room.

 

[asmit4]

I know there are signs about the age of kids unsupervised...I thought 10 or 12rang a bell, but I'm not 100% sure.

I think it depends on your kids. Can they swim well? Is 1 eleven and the other two? If that's the case, I'd have a hard time letting an 11yo monitor a 2yo at the pool. JMHO though

If they are 13 and 10? Perhaps for 15 or 20 minutes it wouldn't be an issue IF both children can swim.

 

[Lovetherodent]

One is 15 (and I know that one can go alone. She's ready for lifeguard training next time it's offered). The other is 12, but looks 9 or 10. She could definitely be questioned. I can't imagine she'd go without her sister, though. She can also swim (Red Cross level 5 card).

I've been to hotels where kids have to be 14 or accompanied by someone over 18, but those have typically been no lifeguard on duty places.

 

[cara loves the poly]

You know your kids best, only you can make the decision! Have a great time!

 

[asmit4]

One is 15 (and I know that one can go alone. She's ready for lifeguard training next time it's offered). The other is 12, but looks 9 or 10. She could definitely be questioned. I can't imagine she'd go without her sister, though. She can also swim (Red Cross level 5 card).

I've been to hotels where kids have to be 14 or accompanied by someone over 18, but those have typically been no lifeguard on duty places.

As others have said- you know your own kids but IMO- given what you stated above, I'd have no issues with letting them hang by the pool for even 30 minutes while you take a moment to relax.

I grew up with a pool in our backyard that went up to 11 feet. I know it's not the same thing but I often had friends over at 14/15 and my parents would head grocery shopping and not think a thing of it. I was also a great swimmer with lifesaving training and the like.

Heck, at 12 I was given a stern warning to return at xyz time, and let loose in many theme parks including DW with friends! Granted that was over 15 years ago, but still.

 

[mickeynut1]

You know your kids best, only you can make the decision! Have a great time!

I agree here. We were at the Poly in September and my 2 DSs were 12 & 14 but I still didn't feel comfortable with them being at the pool alone . Maybe I'm too overprotective, but even though they are older, my comfort level just wasn't there. I think it all depends on how comfortable you are and whether or not you'd be worrying the entire time they're at the pool without you . Just my opinion . Have a great trip .

 

[Lovetherodent]

Oh, I'm totally ok with them being there without me for a little while (as long as they're together). I just wondered if Disney had age policies posted. We don't want to break any rules.

 

[asmit4]

I'm 99.9% positive that the signs said under age 12, need parent. Someone may be able to confirm this.

 

[Missus Toad]

As others have said- you know your own kids but IMO- given what you stated above, I'd have no issues with letting them hang by the pool for even 30 minutes while you take a moment to relax.

I grew up with a pool in our backyard that went up to 11 feet. I know it's not the same thing but I often had friends over at 14/15 and my parents would head grocery shopping and not think a thing of it. I was also a great swimmer with lifesaving training and the like.

Heck, at 12 I was given a stern warning to return at xyz time, and let loose in many theme parks including DW with friends! Granted that was over 15 years ago, but still.

Yeah, I remember when I was 12 or so, my parents let my kid sister and me monorail over to the MK and to the Contemporary to watch a movie in the little theater they used to have there. Good times!

 

[minnie61650]

 

[disnut8]

There you go. Leave it up to a Diser to have a picture of the pool rules.