https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:44:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-send-your-child-back-to-an-activity-venue#post-2755148 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 12:40:51 +0000 ShootingStar 2755148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me, I guess I'd have to decide how likely it was that something would happen again vs. being a freak accident. But honestly, for my peace of mind I'd probably start searching for other camps with open spots and see if I could switch them. DS is super accident prone though, so I'm really sensitive to not putting him in situations where he could hurt himself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-send-your-child-back-to-an-activity-venue#post-2755127 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 12:20:18 +0000 littlejoy 2755127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend's daughter broke her leg when she fell in the middle of their living room (like, nothing else was around at all, and she didn't fall off of furniture) ... so I'm definitely Team Accidents Happen. </p> <p>I wouldn't think the gym would be responsible for refunding anything, and it's pretty generous that they did offer.</p> <p>You mentioned the environment for the party was different than the environment for camp. Honestly, I think parties are a little tricky ... parents are usually present and things are likely more wild than they'd be during camp. </p> <p>I'd send DD1 and DD2 once she's cleared (if they both want to go). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-send-your-child-back-to-an-activity-venue#post-2755049 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 09:32:05 +0000 Mamaof2 2755049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: What does DD1 want to do? If she wants to keep going I would let her - Its just 1 day a week - then I would take DD2 with me on my errands for that day </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-send-your-child-back-to-an-activity-venue#post-2755048 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 09:28:31 +0000 lamariniere 2755048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: agree. My son broke his leg on daycare's watch when he was 2.5, but we kept sending him. I don't think they were being negligent, accidents happen and unfortunately it happened to my son. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-send-your-child-back-to-an-activity-venue#post-2755000 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 08:17:03 +0000 SweetiePie 2755000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: totally understandable!<br /> Not even close but the closest I can relate - my son had his first incident with another kid this past winter/spring - he got bit. I didn't freak out and make a stink and I of course kept sending him but I became hyper aware of it. I asked teachers to watch the interactions between the two and I checked him for marks when he got home. They were embarrassed I think that it happened on their watch and none of them saw it. I of course know that it's IMPOSSIBLE to see every single thing that a room of toddlers does so I wasn't mad. But they did become way more attentive of him to make sure it wasn't a recurring issue.<br /> I guess my point is that I get it - it happened and now it makes you nervous to send her. It's not something you ever thought WOULD happen which makes it scarier. But like @erinbaderin: said, it really can happen anywhere and even on your own watch (I have a doctor friend who's daughter climbed on a chair in the playroom and fell and broke her arm when she was 2-3). So as soon as you feel comfortable I would send them both back so that they learn that stuff happens - we take a pause to regroup and then we get back on the horse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-send-your-child-back-to-an-activity-venue#post-2754998 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 08:15:02 +0000 Foodnerd81 2754998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: yeah, for me even though I wouldn't think it was really the gyms fault, it would be in the back of my head and i would feel nervous anyway (while realizing they can get hurt anywhere). Plus it doesn't sound like it would be fun for the injured one. I'd try to find something else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-send-your-child-back-to-an-activity-venue#post-2754993 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 08:10:37 +0000 erinbaderin 2754993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't blame the gym. Kids can break bones doing all sorts of things - my Goddaughter broke her arm at the park, my brother at Scout Camp, I broke mine delivering newspapers. If you really believe they weren't negligent, and especially since you said there would be a lot fewer kids at the camp, I would keep sending them both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-send-your-child-back-to-an-activity-venue#post-2754918 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 22:24:36 +0000 peachykeen 2754918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't necessarily blame the gym, but if you can get your money back for the sessions I would probably find other care for the girls. Really just because I assume you'll have to find separate care for the injured one and I wouldn't want to have to pay twice and complicate my schedule even more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-send-your-child-back-to-an-activity-venue#post-2754916 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 21:56:41 +0000 PinkElephant 2754916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: this is exactly where I am now. The camp is a similar "open gym" vibe like the party was. The spotter was there; not exactly in the right place at the right time, but I don't think I could say she was negligent. There were probably double the amount of kids at the party that would be at the camp. I suppose it's just that prior to this, a serious injury didn't really even cross my mind...and now I wonder if it will always be in the back of my head when I leave the girls. And as you mentioned...only leaving one kid doesn't help me much in terms of kid-free time to get stuff done! </p> <p>@SweetiePie: I know you are right about accidents. And I've got to assume that since the staff all know what happened to DD2, they will be right on top of DD1 to make sure nothing happens to her. 🙂 Honestly it's just been a bit of a wake up call that these things DO happen, and it's giving me a bit of anxiety! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-send-your-child-back-to-an-activity-venue#post-2754903 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 21:00:15 +0000 Foodnerd81 2754903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really don't know what I would do! In part it would depend how she broke her arm and if I felt like it was at all the gyms fault- like was it just a true freak accident or were things getting wild and out of hand and it seemed like they didn't have control of the situation. Does the camp seem like something could happen again? And even if you believe the gym wasn't at all at fault, do you still feel uneasy about it? </p> <p>Even if you feel totally fine with it, I would probably try to find something they could both do, so no jealousy between them and easier for you to just do one drop off and pick up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-send-your-child-back-to-an-activity-venue#post-2754902 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 20:48:38 +0000 SweetiePie 2754902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think accidents happen and I'd be more concerned by the gyms reaction. It sounds like they are trying to do everything they can to make you feel better so I'd be ok with sending them back.<br /> I chose to send DD1 now and DD2 when cleared by doc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-send-your-child-back-to-an-activity-venue#post-2754897 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 20:25:10 +0000 PinkElephant 2754897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>....where her sibling broke her arm at a birthday party?</p> <p>Details: DDs 1 &amp; 2 were supposed to be doing one day of "camp" per week at a kiddie gym/gymnastics venue this summer. After doing one day of camp, DD2 broke her arm at DD1's birthday party, at this same venue. </p> <p>The venue, to their credit, is being great, and has agreed to do whatever I want about the camp in terms of a full refund/partial refund/forward credit for classes.</p> <p>While I don't REALLY hold the place responsible (accidents happen!), I have not yet sent DD1 back for camp (this week will be the second session that the girls miss). DD2 really can't go; there isn't much for her to do that isn't a "fall risk", which she is meant to avoid while her arm is casted and immediately after. It's partially to avoid jealousy, and partially because...well...I don't know. I'm just slightly reluctant now. But....this is really my only way to get out and about during the week without the kids, unless I book a sitter, for the remainder of the summer.</p> <p>In my case, what would you do? (Poll below, but I'd love to hear explanations). </p>