Surprise! You Really Should Buy the Kids a Pool
If you’re like most parents, then your kids have probably been wishing and begging for a swimming pool since they first learned to swim, maybe even before. And, also if you’re like most parents, you may have said a big “no way.” After all, pools can be costly to install and require regular work to maintain. However, even with that said, there are many reasons to consider giving into the kids!
Spend Some Time Together
Feel like you never see your little ones? Wish you could spend more time together as a family? Well, a pool is the perfect way to do just that! Everyone loves swimming and splashing in the summer sun. So, it’s easy to convince the whole family to gather around the pool and to spend some real quality time having fun together.
Disconnect
These days, it seems like kids want to be on their phones, computers, or tablets every second of the day. It can be hard to get them to disconnect from the screen and just live in the moment. However, with a swimming pool, they’ll actually want to put the devices down. Plus, they’ll have to since electronics and water don’t mix. They shouldn’t mind leaving their phones at home, though. After all, there’s something fun, wholesome, and active waiting just outside their doors, and that wins out over electronics anytime!
Get Fit
Finally, a swimming pool provides a wonderful way for the whole family to get some exercise. Kids won’t even realize they’re doing it since they’ll be having so much fun. And, parents and teens can easily take a little time out of their day to do a few laps in the water or try some water aerobics, making it easy for everyone to stay fit and healthy.
So, parents, this time, the kids might just have the right idea! The next time they beg for a pool, really give their request some consideration. Or, even better yet, take steps to surprise them with one next summer! They’ll think you’re the best parent on the block, or maybe even in the whole world. They won’t even realize that the joke is on them: a pool is actually good for them and for the family as a whole!