Adult Only Beach Area

[lizbud]

All Lake Forest is doing is designating a portion for a specific use. No one is being denied access to using the beach. Some people are being denied access to a portion of the beach. I too could see a portion designated for the use of toddlers...open access...adult only.

It seems like a simple request to me. If I took children to the beach, it
would be more for their benefit than mine. I could not just sit & read a book
or enjoy a swim, or whatever. I would be supervising at all times. It's good
to be able to enjoy a quieter beach area for yourself sometimes.

[Twisterdog]

I have kids, and I LOVE the idea of "child-free" zones!

I have always thought the idea of "child-free" sections in restaurants would be wonderful!

Even if you have kids, you don't necesarily want to be with kids all the time! In fact, you tend to value your "child-free" time all the more.

There are places where smokers can't go, where pets can't go ... what is so wrong about places kids can't go?

[wombat2u2004]

Ah I dunno. Some people like time away from their kids, we are all different I suppose. I never did, We included the kids absolutely everywhere we went, which was as a family.....it's the way we were, and how we enjoyed ourselves.
Still.....if ya like ya space away from the kids....then go for it.
Wom

[Cataholic]

Ah I dunno. Some people like time away from their kids, we are all different I suppose. I never did, We included the kids absolutely everywhere we went, which was as a family.....it's the way we were, and how we enjoyed ourselves.
Still.....if ya like ya space away from the kids....then go for it.
Wom

Just yesterday, a otherwise pleasant conversation with someone I have known for years turned slightly nasty because of this issue. I, too, include Jonah in everything/everywhere I go.* I was told I need to "find 'me' time", "develop interests" (which is funny, as my only real interest right now is finding time to exercise), and how I will grow out of this feeling. Everyone has different 'needs' when it comes to themselves and thier children. My need, and I have this silly idea that I know what is best for me, is not to spend time away from my child- other than my work time.

While I have no problem with a kid-free zone for the reasons stated above, I can't imagine availing myself of it, either. I just happen to like kids. Mine, yours, and those not otherwise classified.

*- I don't do some things because I don't think they are kid appropriate/kid friendly. I wouldn't take Jonah to a wedding, for instance. Or, a funeral. Or, a adult party. I might not go, either, but, I would never insist that he be included.

[lizbud]

Cataholic, You sound like me when my children were pre-school age.
You couldn't pry me away from them. It wasn't until they were old enough
for grade school that I experienced "withdrawal" symptoms & didn't know
what to do with myself anymore. Getting to know yourself again and doing
things just for yourself is kinda weird at first.

[Cataholic]

Yeah, I think there is/will be a gradual weaning, but, for me (and Jones), it isn't now.

[wombat2u2004]

I was told I need to "find 'me' time", "develop interests"

My "me time and interests" were everything to do with my children.
People who don't have children will never really fully understand that.
Wom

[crow_noir]

I can't speak for all the Child Free, but i myself can certainly understand it. It may not be my own feelings, but i certainly do understand it.

Then again it could be that my true soul mate (not as in the kind you marry,) was King and if something didn't include him, it was highly unlikely that i was interested in the activity. It was when he was with me that i had the most fun and enjoyed myself the most. Why? Because that time spent with him was the most special time spent in my life. NOTHING could compare. (...and i NEVER even once seen King as a child replacement or child equivalent. In my eyes he was my brother and friend if anything.)

My "me time and interests" were everything to do with my children.
People who don't have children will never really fully understand that.
Wom

[dukedogsmom]

For some mothers, they don't know or ignore the fact that there are some places that kids just shouldn't be. So, they need to accept the fact that maybe they shouldn't go there unless they have a sitter. Again, I'm speaking in general here and it's not directed at all kids. It's directed at the ones that are loud and bratty and the mothers who do nothing to correct it, like discipline or taking them out of the public place they were inhabiting.

[Medchill10]

First, Lake Forest says all beaches are public, no segregation.

Second, if this is allowed, those who want to use the " 'Adults' Only" beach MAY NOT use the other beach.

Third, I will bring my child to the beach. I (or my child) cannot be arrested, since the is no violation of law.

[lizbud]

First, Lake Forest says all beaches are public, no segregation.

Second, if this is allowed, those who want to use the " 'Adults' Only" beach MAY NOT use the other beach.

Third, I will bring my child to the beach. I (or my child) cannot be arrested, since the is no violation of law.

Huh ???

[cyber-sibes]

I like the idea of a kid-free zone. Not that I have anything against kids, I love kids. But it would be nice to have a break from those parents who seem oblivious to their out of control, obnoxious, ill-mannered and mouthy offspring...until they get fed up & go shrieking and bellowing at the little hooligans. (Believe me, I don't blame the kids.) There have been more times than I care to count that I wished restaurants had an isolation booths for screaming children & their parents...
When mine were young, if they were having a terrible day (which happens) & screaming, I took them outside. Again, I don't blame the kids.

[lizbud]

There have been more times than I care to count that I wished restaurants had an isolation booths for screaming children & their parents...
When mine were young, if they were having a terrible day (which happens) & screaming, I took them outside. Again, I don't blame the kids.

When my children were small, our church had a "Nursery" where you sat
with crying babies or restless toddlers. It was a isolation both so to speak.
It was a separate room with a window into the main part of the church.

As to restaurants, I would never take children to a public place when they
or I was having a bad day.It's not worth the hassle.

[carole]

Well it is not something that is happening down under, no segregation here on the beaches at the moment.

I don't see a major issue with it and even though i have children, i can well understand the need of those who don't not wanting them around, so i say why not? sounds a reasonable idea to me.

However kay-ann made a good point, alot of the adults are obnoxious themselves, so you might not get the relaxing time you planned at the adult only beach after all.