windriderjr
Massachusetts
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We've had more trouble with adults wandering through our sites than kids. I've learned to pick a site that is not on the way to the bathrooms 
There have been times when I have cut through empty sites to get to the bathrooms and had a moment of outrage when someone showed up and took the site
The only toys that are on my site usually have sharp edges. If a kid decides to play on my site without being invited, he may leave with missing body parts 
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MALE*RN*777
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I understand what your saying. Sometimes I like the privacy of just our family at our site. If I or we want to socialize we will attend the events at the campground or meet at the pool or even invite over for a meal but I don't, even at home, like the unexpected visits from others. We also look after the kids to know where there at although I have the middle kid who likes to explore. I do see alot of kids like you noted just walking around the large campground on their own and even in the bathhouses. People are crazy to just let their kids wonder about even at campgrounds. Also the behavior of our kids seem to differ alot from those of other families. I expect alot out of our and don't want the apples to be spoiled by the rotten ones coming around. If though we are at the pool or playground and the kids are playing with the parents of other kids who are also playing with their kids then I think nothing of it. This happened to me on our recent trip to Yogi when a little boy around 3-4 saw me and my son playing in the pool and his parents (older) weren't swimming came over and start playing around with us. The parents came up to my wife later and told her to thank me for playing with their son.
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busybusymamma
Southern California
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Yooperwannabe wrote:The poor kid ate 3 bowls before he said he was full.
That brought tears to my eyes...He is teaching himself how to survive 
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busybusymamma
Southern California
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Luckily our first (and so far only trip) was not bothered by wayward kids. I find that happens in many, many places. In the pool at hotels, some little kid following me around while their mom reads a magazine! I agree with the post that says kids are used to be told what to do..."we would like some private family time, so can you please leave us alone right now" "maybe we will see you at the pool", etc. I had also read in a magazine an idea for at home, to make a sign for the door that says "kids not available right now"--that way you don't even have to talk to them! I also wonder about putting up some physical barriers, such as ribbon or ropes ---- is that considered rude in campgrounds?
I really don't like children of strangers hanging around me or my child. In the open, public spaces ok, but not on my own turf. In these weird days you never know what could happen. 30 minutes at the pool, game room or park should be enough!
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Skipper DC
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When we camped time before last we had a gorgeous waterfront site. Problem was the teenagers in the campsite beside us kept crossing through our site to take the hard way down a ten foot drop to the water when the path with steps was right in front of their site. After about the 4th time I went to my TV and got extra bungee chords and at dusk I extended our awnings bungees all the way to the cliffs edge. It was sloped enough so there was no real physical danger. Guess what happened when they came just past sunset? Yep...splashed two of em at the same time. I did get up and made sure they were not hurt. But I couldn't help but laugh. Never had that problem again for the rest of our stay.
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Chock Full o' Nuts
GA
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We have never really been bothered with kids walking through our sites until this past weekend. I had taken the girls off for some horseback riding, but DH stayed behind for a nap in the TT. The screen door was open, but that didn'tdeter a young man of about 18 who walked right up to our trailer obviously looking around and checking things out. Imagine his surprise when our 80-lb (very intimidating) black Standard Poodle poked his nose out the door! DH spoke to him sternly (the boy, not the dog) and he high-tailed it outta there!
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69RoadRunner
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MALE*RN*777 wrote: People are crazy to just let their kids wonder about even at campgrounds.
Kids are naturally curious, and will wonder about lots of things. I think that's a good thing.
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Chris881
Hercules, Ca.
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My brother and I, who were raised up camping at Clear Lake, were always told NEVER to walk thru someones campsite, EVER. You walk around. You don't go into someone else's site unless you are invited, and then we had to ask our parents, who then walked to the site with us to meet the parents. You don't leave the campground, EVER. You don't go into someone else's RV, trailer, tent, EVER. I agree with the post about rude parents and rude kids. IF the parents don't give a poop, then the kids re not taught to give a poop either. I cannot tolerate that type of behavior and I will always be the bad cop if I have to be, and tell it like it is.
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campin4kids
Indiana
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Post a sign that says "Beware of Dog Poop!"
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campin4kids
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Yooperwannabe, You did God's work that day.
Thank you
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