ES - Policy on supervision of children at Elfsea events

[Richard Threlkeld]

The Pythian Home has informed us that several of our 
children caused damage to the playground and children’s 
bikes. They did not have permission to be on the playground 
or the bikes. The Pythian Home staff asked them to leave 
and they either refused or ignored the staff.

The Barony is responsible for any damage to a site we rent. 
We will be repairing or replacing the fort West of the 
playground, two toddler bikes, and a swing. This will 
take manpower and money that could be better spent 
preparing for the Gulf War.

The policy of the SCA and the Barony of Elfsea does not 
allow unsupervised children at an event. The parents are 
responsible for the behavior of their children and must 
see they are supervised at all times. A parent may hire a 
babysitter, take turns with other adults supervising a group 
of kids, entrust their children to MOC programs when they are 
provided, or watch the children themselves.  But no child 
may be left unsupervised. This is as much for the safety 
of the child as to prevent mischief.

In the future, the autocrat or seneschal will return 
unsupervised children to their parents.  If the policy 
is further violated, the adults and children will be 
asked to leave the site. If anyone finds an unsupervised 
child, they should take the child to the autocrat or 
seneschal. Any damage caused by children will be the 
responsibility of their parents.

Caelin on Andrede
Seneschal to Lord and Lady Elfsea

P.S. I could use a volunteer(s) to go out to the Pythian Home and 
examine the damage to determine whether we should replace or 
fix things and what parts are required. Please email me directly 
at seneschal at elfsea.ansteorra.org.


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