[blparent] Trampolines, yes or no?

[Veronica Smith]

Not much fun though, a jogging trampoline is really good for a parent who
wants to run, but like most smaller versions of anything, not much fun.  Gab
says, you can't do tricks on them, can't sit with your friends on them,
can't jump up and land sitting down on them. 

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 6:26 AM
To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] Trampolines, yes or no?

Try a jogging trampoleen. They are smaller.  You can even get a couple of
these so all the kids can use them.

Regular trampoleens will need to be added to your homeowners or rental
insurance agreement and your rates will go up. They are treated like pools.

I'd agree with your husband but not with his rationale. I find it to be
quite patronizing.

A couple of jogging trampoleens should solve this issue.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Sonja Gunn
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2012 3:12 PM
To: blparents
Subject: [blparent] Trampolines, yes or no?

Thanks for all the warm welcomes!


I need all your opinions on outdoor trampolines.  My husband feels they are
not safe, and should not be used if I am alone here with the kids.  So, we
don't have one.  We are outside of town, no public transit here, so if
someone got hurt, I'd have to call my folks or the ambulance.



Do any of you have a trampoline?  What are your concerns, and what are your
rules about it?

I ask because I have one child who is impulsive and very much a kinesthetic
learner.  He needs lots of body movement to have a good day without getting
into too much trouble.  A large outdoor trampoline would help him, but I'm
worried about accidents and ER trips.   I agree with my husband that it's
peace of mind not to have one, so is there something else we could use
that's just as stimulating?



Thanks for your opinions.

Sonja
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