public pool policy

[2vermont]

Aug 14, 2012 8:31:13 GMT -5 statlerwaldorf said:

Aug 14, 2012 8:14:23 GMT -5 2vermont said:

Also, I would think that it's fairly easy to find an affordable bathing suit at Goodwill, etc?

Just because you are poor doesn't mean that you want to wear a used bathing suit. I grew up pretty poor, but even we drew the line at used underwear and bathing suits.

True. In fact, after I posted that I realized that I don't donate those things because of that very fact. Sorry folks.

However, I've got to think you can get some pretty cheap ones at Walmart/K-mart?

[heightsyankee]

Aug 14, 2012 8:47:21 GMT -5 2vermont said:

Aug 14, 2012 8:31:13 GMT -5 statlerwaldorf said:

Just because you are poor doesn't mean that you want to wear a used bathing suit. I grew up pretty poor, but even we drew the line at used underwear and bathing suits.

True. In fact, after I posted that I realized that I don't donate those things because of that very fact. Sorry folks.

However, I've got to think you can get some pretty cheap ones at Walmart/K-mart?

Yeah, but families in poverty- real poverty- can barely afford regular clothes, never mind seasonal/recreational clothes.

[ChillyMcFreeze]

I didn't see anything for under $20 (for adults) at Walmart or Kmart this year. Swimwear isn't cheap.

[redheadbaker]

Aug 14, 2012 8:59:50 GMT -5 ChillyMcFreeze said:

Swimwear isn't cheap.

That doesn't make the pool's rules about no clothes in the pool classist, though. (not directing that comment at you personally, Chilly)

[statlerwaldorf]

Walmart had some basic women's one-piece swimsuits for $15. Kmart is more expensive at around $25 and up. It's a luxury expense. There are a lot of people in poverty that cannot afford a winter coat.

Our public pool is not affordable. It was almost $30 for just myself, DH, and DD to get in.