Neighbor boy hit my son accidentally on the trampoline (2014, neighborhood)
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, CaryThe Triangle Area
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A "Sorry" would have been the respectful and right thing to do. And a follow-up check to make sure everyone is OK.
Beyond that, nothing is owed. You put up the trampoline, and therefore assume risk. If the other boy had been injured, you probably would have heard from them. (and my response would be the same, he played on it, and therefore assumes the risk).
It would be smart of you to just make sure any kid playing on your trampoline is doing so with knowledge and permission of their parents. Some parents don't allow trampolines. If one of their kids get hurt, you MIGHT be in for a nasty experience.
Sad, but that's the way it is sometimes. At least that is my perspective.
Thanks for your reply, I just need a sincere sorry.
A "Sorry" would have been the respectful and right thing to do. And a follow-up check to make sure everyone is OK.
Beyond that, nothing is owed. You put up the trampoline, and therefore assume risk. If the other boy had been injured, you probably would have heard from them. (and my response would be the same, he played on it, and therefore assumes the risk).
It would be smart of you to just make sure any kid playing on your trampoline is doing so with knowledge and permission of their parents. Some parents don't allow trampolines. If one of their kids get hurt, you MIGHT be in for a nasty experience.
Sad, but that's the way it is sometimes. At least that is my perspective.
Pay attention to this.
Trampolines are dangerous and often result in injuries. Your trampoline - your problem. If you want verification on this try asking your home insurance company about getting a trampoline (they will raise your rates or drop you).
Also note that what your son told about the accident is only one side of the story. The neighbor's boy might have a different perspective.
Thanks for your reply, I just need a sincere sorry.
Two things stand out. One, the neighbor may only know your son fell off the trampoline. The neighbor was not there (I assume) and has no clue what led up to it, or even if his/her son were involved. As a parent, I wouldn't necessarily apologize if I didn't know what happened either. Now I would offer some sympathy because part of having kids is that they get injured. Part of life.
Secondly, even you don't know what happened. Your original post says "I don't know when the neighbor boy came over." I don't know how old your son is but perhaps he's lying so that his trampoline doesn't get taken away for being reckless (I'm not saying this is definitely the case). Simply stated you're looking for an apology for something that even you do not know the details of.
Please define "sincere sorry". You are asking the neighbor to apologize on behalf of someone else? That's not sincere, that's placating someone whining over something that could have been avoided (read up on the dangers of trampolines).
That's not to minimize that your son was injured, and I do offer my sympathy over the situation. I have a son, and yes he got injured in accidents.
This is a classic case of making a mountain out of a molehill.
You may want to make it a rule that only one bouncer at a time is allowed on the trampoline. Your son and his friends will have to take turns. It doesn't eliminate risk of injury, but it does lower the risk.
I am sure they know.
My husband was out of USA, one of neighbors helped me taking care of my daughter for a whole night when I went to Emergency, the sencond day, my daughter told me, she saw this neighbor telling the boy's father when I was in hospital.
While your neighbor may have known about your child's injury, they may not have known about their own child's involvement. I often intend to reach out to neighbors for a variety of reasons but don't find a convenient opportunity, and where I live you need to plan to see your neighbors.
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Originally Posted by m378
I would never put one of those things in my yard. It amazes me that people do.
We had one for nearly ten years without incident and my boys loved it, particularly my younger one. We had netting, we enforced some basic rules and were careful who was allowed to use it and when (it was off limits during holiday and team events as the grownups were distracted and there were too many wildcard elements to manage).
Some people will never apologize, because they think it may help place blame on them in a lawsuit.
Life in the U.S.A.
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Originally Posted by BoSox 15
Two things stand out. One, the neighbor may only know your son fell off the trampoline. The neighbor was not there (I assume) and has no clue what led up to it, or even if his/her son were involved. As a parent, I wouldn't necessarily apologize if I didn't know what happened either. Now I would offer some sympathy because part of having kids is that they get injured. Part of life.
Secondly, even you don't know what happened. Your original post says "I don't know when the neighbor boy came over." I don't know how old your son is but perhaps he's lying so that his trampoline doesn't get taken away for being reckless (I'm not saying this is definitely the case). Simply stated you're looking for an apology for something that even you do not know the details of.
Please define "sincere sorry". You are asking the neighbor to apologize on behalf of someone else? That's not sincere, that's placating someone whining over something that could have been avoided (read up on the dangers of trampolines).
That's not to minimize that your son was injured, and I do offer my sympathy over the situation. I have a son, and yes he got injured in accidents.
This is a classic case of making a mountain out of a molehill.
Thanks for your reply.
I gave the details in my pre-replies.
My son is almost 5 years old, her son is 11 years old, and my daughter is 8, two of neighbors kids are 6, 8, they all saw the neighbor boy hit my son. And one of neighbors knew I went to emergency, and he helped me taking care of my daughter for a whole night when I was in the hospital, and my daughter saw this neighbor telling the boy's father what happened.
And I don't think it is a moutain out of a molehill.
You may want to make it a rule that only one bouncer at a time is allowed on the trampoline. Your son and his friends will have to take turns. It doesn't eliminate risk of injury, but it does lower the risk.
Thanks for your reminder. I will
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