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nrthshgrl
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Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
I was just thinking of how I wouldn't think to sue a neighbor if it were an accident.
I would however think very differently if I heard that a child's parent sued another over a trampoline accident - as in, I would be VERY hesitant to have the child over my house - and I don't have a trampoline.
Would it change your view of having playdates with the litigant's child?
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JoJo2010
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
Definetely!
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| Posted 7/19/10 12:52 PM |
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ruby
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
unfortunately for the child, yes.
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| Posted 7/19/10 12:53 PM |
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eddiesmommy
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
Oh absolutely. Unless there was gross neglect and it was a legitimate suit, in that case Id be OK with it.
If it was bc it was just an accident, no way would that kid be coming over.
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Ophelia
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
I would have to agree.
I would invite the mom to come over for tea or something during the first one.
and I have to say, I might have to ask her to sign something saying she "approved" of the toys and such that were available.
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| Posted 7/19/10 12:56 PM |
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brownie
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
Definitely, and now I'm getting paranoid about anyone else's kid coming over to our house
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| Posted 7/19/10 12:56 PM |
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CrankyPants
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
Yes-I would feel badly for the child, but I have to say I would be hesitant to have them over to my house.
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Momma2Be
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
Absolutely, especially if the child's parents sued when it was just an accident and not some sort of neglect, etc. It would make me think the parents were opportunistic and sue-happy, so I would be wary of having their child over. I would just be too nervous that I would be the next one sued if G-d forbid anything happened to their child on my watch!
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| Posted 7/19/10 1:01 PM |
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katiebug
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
For sure. I have to say I probably would be finding my child a new friend to play with. I would like to be friendly with my kids parents, and I don't think I could be after the lawsuit nor could I fully trust their kid over my house.
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| Posted 7/19/10 1:06 PM |
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4PsInaPod
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
Absolutely!
I'd be scared to have their child over the house in fear they'd possibly get hurt again on accident and sue my a ss again.
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| Posted 7/19/10 1:09 PM |
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ali120206
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
Definitely - kids get hurt all of the time at homes without trampolines - I don't want to take a risk of being sued as well.
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Rycois
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
Posted by Ophelia
and I have to say, I might have to ask her to sign something saying she "approved" of the toys and such that were available.
While I see your point, I think I would die if anyone asked me to sign a release before a playdate. IMO, wouldn't be worth having the kids play 
ETS: Safe to say I wouldn't be inviting that family over unless I really understood the details of the suit and 100% agreed with her for taking action.
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| Posted 7/19/10 1:23 PM |
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saraH
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
unfortunately, yes.
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| Posted 7/19/10 1:23 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
absolutely
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| Posted 7/19/10 1:31 PM |
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Ophelia
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
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Posted by Ophelia
and I have to say, I might have to ask her to sign something saying she "approved" of the toys and such that were available.
While I see your point, I think I would die if anyone asked me to sign a release before a playdate. IMO, wouldn't be worth having the kids play
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exactly! can you imagine that??
how awkward!!! but I would probably feel REALLY badly for the kid, especially if the kids was a good friend of my kid...
it's the only compromise I could think of
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| Posted 7/19/10 1:34 PM |
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maybeamommy
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
yes!
When I was younger, I had my friend over for a playdate. While we were playing, our dog was in the garage. She kept tapping on the glass window to the door of the garage and I kept asking her to stop... telling her it would make the dog upset.
She kept doing it and doing it and apparently the door was not closed all the way and the dog came out and pushed the door into her. Part of the door hit her in the eye and she was bleeding ALL OVER THE PLACE.
My dog stood on top of her, growling.
I was in maybe 1st grade? I had no idea what was going on... all I saw was my dog on top of her and blood! I screamed "Bo [the dog] is eating Jana!!!"
She claimed the dog bit her... which he CLEARLY didn't because he was a rottie - attack-trained and was taught to bite & hold. He did not bite her. He was just basically holding her down until he got a command from his owners.....
Through ALL of elementary school.... she told everyone and their mother "hayley's dog bit me... and if she's ever mean to me... I'm gonna sue her" and made my life miserable! Needless to say, that was our last playdate!
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SweetTooth
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
Yes, absolutely.
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| Posted 7/19/10 1:45 PM |
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maddysmommy
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
YES!
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Tine73
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
Totally! I would be afraid to have that kid over. God forbid he/she fell down the stairs or something like that.
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| Posted 7/19/10 4:07 PM |
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Janice
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
I gotta say it, I am really not a fan of having playmates over at my house at all!
come to my pool, i will meet you at the park...i only go to people's homes now that have kids that know how to share.
so yeah, being that i don't like playmates here already, one that has parents who were a previous problem, def not coming over.
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| Posted 7/19/10 4:10 PM |
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summerBaby10
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
Yes, I probably wouldn't allow the kid to come over.
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KennysMommy
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
IDK, I think people are too sensitive all the time. I have no problem having people/kids over and would hope that my house is safe and that I look after their kids as if they were my own. But with that being said, if someone sued me, I wouldn't invite them over anymore b/c they clearly don't respect me or would understand that accidents happen. I like to think that most people are good and not out to make a buck from a lawsuit.
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| Posted 7/19/10 4:17 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
yes
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CookiePuss
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
Yes I would. Accidents are just that and are unavoidable. If I had to worry about litigation, the only way to mitigate my exposure would be to not have that child at my home.
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Diana712
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Re: Spinoff to trampoline: Would you think differently about a playdate?
Posted by Ophelia
I would have to agree.
I would invite the mom to come over for tea or something during the first one.
and I have to say, I might have to ask her to sign something saying she "approved" of the toys and such that were available.
This is a good idea.. And maybe she would think twice about it.. Unfortunate for the child who is going to be alienated..
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