chrissylicious 0 #1 August 30, 2006 She wants to meet more kids that have skydiving parents. I dont know if this is a good thing or a bad thing I think that she would like to have more kids to play with when we travel to different DZ's. We usualy dont take them because we think they will be bored. My daughter is 13 years old, is there enough jumpers here that have kids that age, and that they will let message online every once in awhile? Or should I keep her THE HELL AWAY FROM HERE? Blue Skies Chrissy"I will stick you with a rope"- ME Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #2 August 30, 2006 QuoteOr should I keep her THE HELL AWAY FROM HERE From here, dz.com? Your call, but as a mod, I'm not gonna start looking at moderating for profanity and nudity. This is an adult sport. From the internet to chat wioth other kids: could be fun, but I know you should also be carefull.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #3 August 30, 2006 What about maybe a email list? Id never allow my children as minors on a forum because it will take longer to supervise what is being said, but emails are easy to track if a parent wants. My kids know they have no privacy if they are online. Plus mine would turn into post whores.... Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #4 August 30, 2006 My Daughter travels with me almost every weekend. She even has a "job" as my chief safety inspector, she has a set of "safety" business cards and she fills one out each time I jump. It has; rig, helmet, eye wear, altimeter, jump suit, gloves, hug, student (with Harness, helmet, goggles and suit) and video dude. She gets $10 of every Tandem I make that she fills out the card and $5 for every sport/solo/coach jump. We frequent Skydive Paris, Paris TN, Skydive Smokey Mountains (Tennessee) and Greene County Ohio. I have even taken to bringing along one of her friends for her on the local trips so she isn't bored. We also plan some Dad & Daughter activities along our trip so it isn't ALL about me, cause lets face it until she is packing or jumping it is all about me the jumper.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #5 August 30, 2006 I'd be willing to start a mailing list or even a moderated forum (where the posts have to be approved and I will take that on) for them. My son is 10 and would get a kick out of it! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrissylicious 0 #6 August 30, 2006 My son is 11 and I think he would get a kick out of it also. I would love to help but I am just learning how to post myself. My husband has been helping along the way but I feel completely stupid when it comes to DZ.com I think the email list is a great idea. PM me if there is anything you would like me to do.Chrissy"I will stick you with a rope"- ME Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #7 August 30, 2006 I'll start a poll.... email list or moderated forum..... stay tuned...... ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #8 August 30, 2006 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2409830;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #9 August 30, 2006 How you make it seem I would probably agree to a forum also. As long as there is a way to protect the kids from the general population.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #10 August 30, 2006 I took my daughter out to the DZ when she was 13, She learned to pack and was planning on coming back regularly on weekends and making some extra money. It did take very long at all for to see what a bad idea this was. Plain and simply, The DZ is an Adult playground. It is not Child friendly. It would unreasonable of me to expect others to watch their language and/or their subject matter and their behavior while my child is around. And the language, Behavior and subject matter of many conversations were completely inappropriate for 13 year old girl in my opinion. I think the same would apply for this web site since it is pretty much a Virtual DZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #11 August 30, 2006 I agree I would not let my son on here. I am talking of a separate site moderated by me and anyone else who would like to. ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #12 August 30, 2006 They would have to enter the parent's email address. I will verify each membership request (through here). How about they have to give your screen name too? ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #13 August 30, 2006 I know nothing of the workings of web sights but would love to be involved.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #14 August 30, 2006 Not that HH doesn't have enough to do, but there could be a filter that when a "underage" account is created (managed by the parents) it would limit the access to the kids.... (like the DD forum or the moderator forum).... just an idea..... g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #15 August 30, 2006 If we can do a forum, you can help moderate! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #16 August 30, 2006 This is true too. I just think it is a great idea and am ready to setup a forum or list (still think a forum would be better) now. I have no patience when it comes to good ideas! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #17 August 30, 2006 Actually by using their parents email address as the main one might make it more secure, but let them have their own user name. My kids remind everyone they are much more mature then me Some DZs are very kid friendly and thats the ones I go to now regardless if I bring my kids or not. I think that kids could benefit from this as long as the parents are aware of their participation and no personal information is given out by the kids. I also wouldnt want a public view.... ie guests can come read everything here without a user name. I think it would need to be private between skydivers and thier kids and that will also help it to remain small. I know if this takes off that it will be a bonus in some of our lives and easier to know which dz might have kids that day attending with their parents... that way we can get a rug rat packing class going.... pack jobs are steep these days. Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #18 August 30, 2006 My forum does not have a public view. The parent can get an account as well so they can read it all at any time. ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #19 August 30, 2006 I personally wouldnt want it attached to the dz.com thing. This is our place to be rude, and crude .... not mom like sometimes... and I wouldnt want some of the people that arent parents to be able to go in and act like themselves which would be easier if it was part of dz.com ... we have hosting if you need help with that. I dont know how much or much about website hosting but well pm your number and Ill pass him the phone and you two could brainstorm about the actual hosting if you dont have thatSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrissylicious 0 #20 August 30, 2006 I like this idea Lisa, let me know what you need me to doHi Gia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mis ya chica"I will stick you with a rope"- ME Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #21 August 30, 2006 Start by telling your daughter gread idea! My son is gonna be thrilled! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #22 August 30, 2006 Damn.. That makes like twice in one year... But I have to agree LM. QuoteI personally wouldnt want it attached to the dz.com thing. I wouldnt want my daughter reading what I post here. (Or others for that matter). The further she stays form this site, the better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflajankie 0 #23 August 30, 2006 QuoteShe gets $10 of every Tandem I make that she fills out the card and $5 for every sport/solo/coach jump. Can I be your daughter??? AnkieSkydivers are a bunch of insensitive jerks... And that's why I don't skydive anymore! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #24 August 30, 2006 I see a whole bunch of issues with that and I am gonna try and stay on the moral high ground (but damn the dirty old man wate ris rising!). An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #25 August 30, 2006 I like the separate, moderated forum idea.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
