How old is to old to go into locker room with mom? (1 Viewer)

[Deranged Hermit]

I saw http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=708577 this thread and it prompted me to post this:

There's a big stink going on at a local swim club that my family is a member of that is kind of similar to that thread. This lady brings her kid into the locker room with her (probably 8 years old or so) and the boy VERY visably watches the women getting changed (I'm almost jealous as there are A LOT of hot moms there) . The mom argues that she teaches him the body isn't something to be ashamed of, doesn't want to leave the kid alone, etc but the other moms are getting pissed. They're saying the kid is making them and their daughters uncomfortable.

I'm of the thought that 8 is probably too old to take the kid in with you. I understand she's a single mom and what not, so she doesn't have a spouse to take him into the mens locker room, but plenty of kids that age get changed by themselves at the pool. There is an attendant in the locker room, so it's very doubtful anything would happen.

Anyway, just seeing what others say about the situation.

 

[eoMMan]

Definitely too old.

 

[NCCommish]

That seems a little old. Especially if he is apparently interested.

 

[Henry Ford]

Over the age of 6 is out of line in my opinion.

 

[fantasycurse42]

My YMCA has a limit of 5 for opposite sex... They have a family locker room if you still feel the need over 5.

 

[McGarnicle]

35

 

[meanjoegreen]

My YMCA has a limit of 5 for opposite sex... They have a family locker room if you still feel the need over 5.

 

[Insein]

Was going to say the same as FC. The Y says 6 and up has to go to their respective locker room. Family ones are available.

 

[GroveDiesel]

8 is most definitely too old. Mom needs to be told that she can either send her son into the male locker room to get changed or have her money refunded to her and go find somewhere else.

OR, if she's so certain that everyone being naked isn't a big deal, she can take him into the men's locker room and BOTH of them can go change in there. Let's see how ok she is with all the men staring at her while she changes.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

35

I made a bet with myself on who would make that joke first. It was going to be you or Homer, for different reasons though.

 

[the moops]

My YMCA has a limit of 5 for opposite sex... They have a family locker room if you still feel the need over 5.

Yea. Same here.

And of course you would still feel the need. Don't think you want a 5 year old going into a locker room by him/herself to get dressed and stuff

 

[RUSF18]

OR, if she's so certain that everyone being naked isn't a big deal, she can take him into the men's locker room and BOTH of them can go change in there. Let's see how ok she is with all the men staring at her while she changes.

Winner.

 

[Godsbrother]

It is pretty sad when I start envying 8 year old kids...

 

[jon_mx]

I wish my mom had this same philosophy.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

8 is most definitely too old. Mom needs to be told that she can either send her son into the male locker room to get changed or have her money refunded to her and go find somewhere else.

It really came to a boiling point last night, so that's probably where this is headed. A mom overheard the boy saying to another kid something about one of the moms in the locker room and she went ballistic.

To be honest, they would have probably asked them to leave already if the woman wasn't a lawyer. They have no choice now though.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

OR, if she's so certain that everyone being naked isn't a big deal, she can take him into the men's locker room and BOTH of them can go change in there. Let's see how ok she is with all the men staring at her while she changes.

Winner.

I'm stealing this, btw, in case I'm asked my opinion on the subject by the owner. Sums it up nicely.

 

[Cjw_55106]

Why don't you volunteer to take him to mens locker? Im sure that wouldn't be creepy at all.

 

[GroveDiesel]

8 is most definitely too old. Mom needs to be told that she can either send her son into the male locker room to get changed or have her money refunded to her and go find somewhere else.

It really came to a boiling point last night, so that's probably where this is headed. A mom overheard the boy saying to another kid something about one of the moms in the locker room and she went ballistic.To be honest, they would have probably asked them to leave already if the woman wasn't a lawyer. They have no choice now though.

If the mom threatens to sue, I'd make a call to child services. If she's going to make everyone else miserable, then she deserves to go through some pain herself for her whacko stance.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

Shtick aside, does anyone actually think she's right?

 

[Cjw_55106]

No.

 

[Chaka]

...if she's so certain that everyone being naked isn't a big deal, she can take him into the men's locker room and BOTH of them can go change in there. Let's see how ok she is with all the men staring at her while she changes.

BAM!

 

[McGarnicle]

Shtick aside, does anyone actually think she's right?

No, she's violating the rights of the other moms there. It's creepy and she should have no case if the legal system has any sense (which admittedly is a dicey proposition).

 

[Chaka]

Shtick aside, does anyone actually think she's right?

No

 

[trogg78]

If our society wasn't so sexist I'd think co-ed locker rooms would be ideal.

 

[Black Box]

OR, if she's so certain that everyone being naked isn't a big deal, she can take him into the men's locker room and BOTH of them can go change in there. Let's see how ok she is with all the men staring at her while she changes.

Winner.

Yup.

 

[Henry Ford]

Shtick aside, does anyone actually think she's right?

Nope.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Shtick aside, does anyone actually think she's right?

Nope.

As a lawyer, you'll prob know the answer:

Can't they just put an age limit on the opposite sex? The YMCA does this, however they do offer an alternative (maybe this is why?)...

 

[GTBilly]

From someone without kids there is definitely a point where a child shouldn't be in the opposite sex change room yet is too young to be left on their own. Not our problem folks. 5 is too old IMHO. If you don't have a same sex adult to take the kid into the proper change room then don't go to the damn pool.

 

[Henry Ford]

Shtick aside, does anyone actually think she's right?

Nope.

As a lawyer, you'll prob know the answer:

Can't they just put an age limit on the opposite sex? The YMCA does this, however they do offer an alternative (maybe this is why?)...

This doesn't really fit in my wheelhouse... but I'm not sure it fits into anyone's. I'm not aware of any reason they can't put an age limit on there, and I think the alternative is for the convenience of the parents, not because of a legal reason they have to.

 

[fantasycurse42]

From someone without kids there is definitely a point where a child shouldn't be in the opposite sex change room yet is too young to be left on their own. Not our problem folks. 5 is too old IMHO. If you don't have a same sex adult to take the kid into the proper change room then don't go to the damn pool.

I think the YMCA has this right... I think 5 is near the top of the limit, but a 5 year old boy in a women's locker room still doesn't really understand.

 

[Dan Gladden's Mustache]

If our society wasn't so sexist I'd think co-ed locker rooms would be ideal.

Negatory.

I don't want chicks seeing me nekkid until they've already made the horrible decision to do so voluntarily.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Shtick aside, does anyone actually think she's right?

No, she's violating the rights of the other moms there. It's creepy and she should have no case if the legal system has any sense (which admittedly is a dicey proposition).

Having no case doesn't mean she can't still sue and cost the swim club a bunch of money in lawyer fees. I can understand why her being a lawyer has made the club reticent to force the issue, but the other mom's could sue as well and have an actual case IMO.

 

[Mr. Ected]

No. I have my 7 y.o. girl do a walk-thru the ladies locker-room at our neighborhood pool, because it is the exit, without even thinking about it.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

Shtick aside, does anyone actually think she's right?

No, she's violating the rights of the other moms there. It's creepy and she should have no case if the legal system has any sense (which admittedly is a dicey proposition).

Having no case doesn't mean she can't still sue and cost the swim club a bunch of money in lawyer fees. I can understand why her being a lawyer has made the club reticent to force the issue, but the other mom's could sue as well and have an actual case IMO.

I think the kid talking about the other mom's shaved hoo-hah to his friends was the straw that broke the camel's back here. There isn't anyone suing, yet, but there are many threatening to leave.

 

[Dan Gladden's Mustache]

The other moms should bring their teenage sons into the locker room while this broad is changing.

 

[fantasycurse42]

The other moms should bring their teenage sons into the locker room while this broad is changing.

I'd actually say their husbands, where is said gym?

 

[fantasycurse42]

Also, can't they just revoke her membership? A place of business has the right to refuse service.

If all of the other members are against her, that might be the easiest way out.

 

[Fennis]

The mom argues that she teaches him the body isn't something to be ashamed of,

apparently she hasn't seen naked people

 

[MC Gas Money]

At 8 years old that kid already has one hell of a spank bank

Good for him

And yeah 8 is way too old. Hes definitely popping wood while hes in there and the women are understandably uncomfortable

 

[McGarnicle]

Shtick aside, does anyone actually think she's right?

No, she's violating the rights of the other moms there. It's creepy and she should have no case if the legal system has any sense (which admittedly is a dicey proposition).

Having no case doesn't mean she can't still sue and cost the swim club a bunch of money in lawyer fees. I can understand why her being a lawyer has made the club reticent to force the issue, but the other mom's could sue as well and have an actual case IMO.

I think the kid talking about the other mom's shaved hoo-hah to his friends was the straw that broke the camel's back here. There isn't anyone suing, yet, but there are many threatening to leave.

I agree with the dude who said he's jealous of this kid.

 

[NutterButter]

Hell no. Way too old. My daughter is 7 and is more than capable of changing or using the bathroom all by herself. I'd say 6 is the limit. I'm glad that day finally came.

 

[NutterButter]

At 8 years old that kid already has one hell of a spank bank

Good for him

And yeah 8 is way too old. Hes definitely popping wood while hes in there and the women are understandably uncomfortable

Can an 8 year old even pop wood? What age does that start?

 

[Rick James]

An 8-year-old is typically in 3rd grade, maybe 2nd? Just thinking back to when I was a kid, this would've been my wildest dream. I wasn't masturbating at that age, but I definitely knew what boobs were and thought they were just great.

This lady is bonkers.

 

[MC Gas Money]

At 8 years old that kid already has one hell of a spank bank

Good for him

And yeah 8 is way too old. Hes definitely popping wood while hes in there and the women are understandably uncomfortable

Can an 8 year old even pop wood? What age does that start?

Of course, even younger. They just dont know how to control it yet.

 

[MC Gas Money]

An 8-year-old is typically in 3rd grade, maybe 2nd? Just thinking back to when I was a kid, this would've been my wildest dream. I wasn't masturbating at that age, but I definitely knew what boobs were and thought they were just great.

This lady is bonkers.

Even at 30 I dont have dreams this wild

 

[avoiding injuries]

4 is the rule at our club

 

[Angry Beavers]

Not sure exactly where that line is - be it 4, or 5 or in that ballpark, but clearly 8 is too old.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Wait...you guys don't have your own pools?

 

[MC Gas Money]

Man people coddle their kids these days. When I was 8 we used to play in broken glass and ride bikes across parkways with no supervision.

This kids mother wont even let him change his underwear by himself

 

[El Floppo]

If our society wasn't so sexist I'd think co-ed locker rooms would be ideal.

whats wrong with being sexy?