When RJ had her first ride on the carnival, I was the one nervous. Since I heard about the accidents in Enchanted Kingdom, I never stopped thinking about the freak accidents in amusement rides. But no childhood would ever be complete without the amusement rides so I allowed RJ to experience it but I evaluated her first on what to expect on each ride.
one weekend at Story Land SM Fairview
Until now before she gets on any ride, I look closely if it might be an injury risk. If not, then I let her get into the ride but I read first the warning signs and follow carefully all the posted rules. We may have no control on the ride itself but we have control over which ones we allow our children to ride. I also instruct RJ to keep her arms and legs inside the ride or hold onto handrails if there’s any and always tell her to remain seated until the ride comes to complete stop. I am one paranoid Mom that keeps on reiterating these instructions every time we visit amusement parks. I think it is better that way than to be sorry in the end.
RJ while enjoying the colorful ride
How about you, do you allow your child to get in a ride on amusement parks or carnivals?
It’s colorful! How cute! Visiting you here through Colorful Weekend. Mine is up – My Colorful Weekend
Colorful ride! I also got very nervous when Isaac had his first ride in a carnival. The feeling of wanting him to be independent and wanting to still coddle him is something only a mother can understand. And of course, it’s a must to watch out for safety features. I’m glad you’re RJ had fun!
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My daughter is only 3-years old so I go with her whenever she wants to ride in a carousel. I think I’ll be like you when my daughter can ride on her own. I’ll be paranoid too. 🙂
Hi Rossel! I made a comment here couple of days ago, now I’m not sure if it ever went thru! I want to thank you for joining colorful weekend and for showing all the gorgeous colors that brighten up your life. Another weekend party is up, do join again! And happy birthday! 😀