RV FEATURE
KIDS’ SAFETY
Just like in a driveway at home, or perhaps on a
crowded road during school pick-up, complacency
can lead to dangerous situations.
Adele said parental vigilance was especially
necessary when a caravan park was too busy and
very quiet.
“A very busy caravan park might have loads of
kids around on bikes, scooters, etc., and lots of
cars coming in and out and caravans checking in
and out,” she said. “On the flip side of this, when
it is very quiet, sometimes the kids can ‘forget’
to take care. Extra care needs to be taken at
parks that are on the water’s edge. These parks
are gorgeous but extra supervision is required,
especially for young kids.”
Kids need to respect the constant
stream of traffic in caravan parks.
CARAVANNING WITH KIDS
A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE
Katie Williams is on the road full-time with
her husband and three boys. Known as ‘Kool
Kampers’, the family has explored some of
Australia’s best destinations, and have stayed in
their share of caravan parks.
“We generally feel like the kids need to be on
‘leashes’ at caravan parks,” Kate said. “We have
definitely had those disapproving looks, eye rolls
and occasional comments. Most recently, we had
our ‘neighbour’ slam her windows shut when the
kids were talking loudly in our annexe area.
“The kids have come back upset at times for being
‘told off’ by someone else for simply playing,
albeit probably rough and loud, with each other
in a communal park area.
The Williams family sometimes feel
that other park guests expect their
kids to be 'on leashes'.
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