BR, unfortunately, that is exactly the case for many of our guests... I worked in hospitality on 30A for 10+ years (much longer, and still currently if you count the restaurant, but I'm talking about actually being in a position to check new arrivals in). It used to frustrate me terribly because I would explain it to them, and even tell them, "I've been here my whole life and know these waters, but they can change on you faster than you know what's happening..." Many of them don't want to hear it. They will tell you point blank, "I just paid you $XXXXX.XX, and I'll go in the water if I damn well please..."
I'm not saying that was the case with this young man, or the little girl, but it definitely does happen. I think the suggestions above that aim towards children are terrific ideas. Children don't have the arrogance that adults often do, and love to learn new things. They will also nag adults to high heaven if they try to do something that the kids have learned is "wrong". [My boyfriend's son is a marvelous example: "Daddy, smoking is bad for you. It'll kill you. I don't want you to get sick or die..." (Josh IS now a non-smoker.)]
The Safety Crab campaign was a good one, it just hasn't gotten enough play. I think more (and bigger) fridge magnets, signs in kid's bedrooms, and more signage out in public areas (i.e., the billboard JDarg mentioned--she's right, nobody's gonna see that and TEXT for info.) Just some thoughts.
Sending much love and gratitude to all those who risk their own lives to try to save the lives of others. We are blessed to have some really wonderful emergency personnel here in SoWal, and I pray that no matter what situations they find in the course of duty, the end of the day will always find them home safe, with their friends and family.
I'm not saying that was the case with this young man, or the little girl, but it definitely does happen. I think the suggestions above that aim towards children are terrific ideas. Children don't have the arrogance that adults often do, and love to learn new things. They will also nag adults to high heaven if they try to do something that the kids have learned is "wrong". [My boyfriend's son is a marvelous example: "Daddy, smoking is bad for you. It'll kill you. I don't want you to get sick or die..." (Josh IS now a non-smoker.)]
The Safety Crab campaign was a good one, it just hasn't gotten enough play. I think more (and bigger) fridge magnets, signs in kid's bedrooms, and more signage out in public areas (i.e., the billboard JDarg mentioned--she's right, nobody's gonna see that and TEXT for info.) Just some thoughts.
Sending much love and gratitude to all those who risk their own lives to try to save the lives of others. We are blessed to have some really wonderful emergency personnel here in SoWal, and I pray that no matter what situations they find in the course of duty, the end of the day will always find them home safe, with their friends and family.
