[Namron] Parents With Children At Events

[Kathryn Gordon]

1) Parents or legal guardians (or temporary guardians as assigned by waivers) are responsible for children brought to an event. Parents/guardians should be aware of their children’s location at all times while attending SCA functions.

2) Parents must not expect other adults to supervise or control minors who are wandering unaccompanied at events.

3) As different levels of supervision are necessary for different age groups:

a. Children under the age of FIVE should not be left unsupervised by the parent/legal guardian at SCA functions, even at planned children’s activities.

b. "Sight and Sound" rule is in effect at all times. Generally, this states that children under the age of twelve should be in eye sight/earshot of the parent of a designated adult or teenager (as determined by the parent). As a guideline, it is suggested that children in this age range are supervised and not be allowed to wander freely at official events (to include demos, meetings, etc.) and if in the care of an adult besides the parent/guardian (designated babysitter, attending activities, etc.) the children should be checked on periodically by the parent/guardian to ensure their safety and suitable behavior.

c. Children under the age of twelve are not considered suitable babysitters for younger children.

4) Children’s activities may be offered. Parents are expected to pick up their own children promptly at ending times. Children cannot be released under their own control per the new SCA rules above.

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