Treeclimbing to be banned?

**White trash** · 27th September 2009, 14:51

Originally Posted by Number One

Well it's only seen as a problem by those parents whose kids happen to be the target....and of course it must also be the victims fault. Good on you - no fat arses in boys school though - would more like "OI!" "Bag o Bones" "Playground now"

Difference is, you can be assured that once his schooling is over, the "victim" will be a well rounded individual, thoughfull and full of compasion. Possibly destined for great things. His tormentors will be the unemployed losers their parents are, feeding their 7 kids a mince and cheese pie each for breakfast before they walk to school in the pissing rain in bare feet while mummy or daddy sits at home waiting for the local to open so the can get there quick smart and win big on the pokies.

Unfortunately, I've found the only way to deal with the buulies I've encountered is to bully them back. That's why I hang out with folk like Big Dave.

**Number One** · 27th September 2009, 14:54

Originally Posted by White trash

I've found the only way to deal with the buulies I've encountered is to bully them back. That's why I hang out with folk like Big Dave.

Perhaps Big Dave will be up for going to school with Sully one on his first day of term next year then?

**Fatt Max** · 27th September 2009, 15:20

Originally Posted by Laava

The kindergartens have to have all the trees marked at 600mm [2'] and that is as high as the kids can climb in theory. But of course the child that falls out of the tree, and that is quite rare, is the same child that will fall off the barrier you put up to stop them climbing the tree, and so on. Risk takers will always find a way to hurt themselves.

Agreed, 100%. Have seen this at mini max's kindy, kids will be kids weather we like it or not.

I say let them push the boundaries as best as possible but keep an eye open, just in case....hang on, must dash....

....oi, get down from that fire station practice tower THIS INSTANT....and hand me that catapult as well.....

**White trash** · 27th September 2009, 16:22

Originally Posted by Number One

Perhaps Big Dave will be up for going to school with Sully one on his first day of term next year then?

You better not be telling me that you're worried about S1 and bullying problems before he's even encountered them?

Can't wrap them in cotton wool forever luv. Deal with it when it happens mate, it may not.

**James Deuce** · 27th September 2009, 17:04

Originally Posted by White trash

Difference is, you can be assured that once his schooling is over, the "victim" will be a well rounded individual, thoughfull and full of compasion. Possibly destined for great things. His tormentors will be the unemployed losers their parents are, feeding their 7 kids a mince and cheese pie each for breakfast before they walk to school in the pissing rain in bare feet while mummy or daddy sits at home waiting for the local to open so the can get there quick smart and win big on the pokies.

Unfortunately, I've found the only way to deal with the buulies I've encountered is to bully them back. That's why I hang out with folk like Big Dave.

That is so uncannily true as to be scary. I've been to one school reunion, and the "cool" kids were a disaster. First time in my life I was happy to have been a science room hiding, D&D playing, cricket loving nerd.

**Number One** · 27th September 2009, 18:34

Originally Posted by White trash

Can't wrap them in cotton wool forever luv. Deal with it when it happens mate, it may not.

Actually S1 is almost completed his first year of school and umm yes he is encountering them. Wrap HIM in cotton wool I think not - he doesn't allow it.

**ynot slow** · 27th September 2009, 21:10

I remember about 6yrs old with my brother and cousins(we were all around same age,but I was the oldest grandchild by 4 days)decided to go to nanas' lounge as adults were in dining room talking,we were playing cards,then decided lets play escape,open window(old sash type)and jump,then we all ran round and did it again.After second time the adults asked what are you doing,just then I jumped out and landed awkwardly spraining ankle.Game over lol.

We climbed up grandparents oak trees,never fell out,had fun.Built tree huts,made huts in hay barn when half empty,sat on bales of hay when there was 10 bales or so on a pallet,then lifted to loft by block and tackle.

Swung off the hay sweep(was fitted to back of tractor)when tractor reversing with hay on,if you fell off no way of being run over as rear wheels wider than front ones.

As an impressionable kid,watching my grandad come back from racecourse riding one and leading another horse,stop at the gate off main highway,lean down,unhook the latch and ride into paddock,close the gate same way,all without hopping off,especially neat after watching cowboys do similar on TV,then seeing grandad do it.

**Conquiztador** · 27th September 2009, 21:58

Straight away I see an opportunity here:

Start a business producing treas that are OSH approved and climb safe for shools: They do not grow higher than one meter!

Now just need a name for the business and a slogan...

**mstriumph** · 27th September 2009, 22:27

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Not surprising. They don't want H+S on their backs.
The problem is when you stop kids being kids, what you achieve is a load of repressed, under-achieving adults.

shhhhhhhh!!

don't give the deadbeats ANOTHER excuse!!

**Big Dave** · 27th September 2009, 22:49

Mongo like trash man.

**paddy** · 27th September 2009, 23:27

Slightly off topic - but when I first read the thread title I thought it was some kind of fancy new trials discipline. The Tree Climb. :-)

**sunhuntin** · 28th September 2009, 09:15

Originally Posted by James Deuce

That is so uncannily true as to be scary. I've been to one school reunion, and the "cool" kids were a disaster. First time in my life I was happy to have been a science room hiding, D&D playing, cricket loving nerd.

yep! i was at the bottom of the chain at high school, and got picked on daily. but now, when i see former classmates, the majority have got at least one kid with no partner in sight and are stuck in this town. i dont think very many have travelled beyond aussie, nor will they. im pleased that i wasnt cool enough to follow the flock and actually have a life of my own. im fairly sure none of them have gone to bluff twice on a 250 motorbike, never mind going alone. lol. being a no mate rocks.

**Big Dave** · 28th September 2009, 11:04

Originally Posted by paddy

Slightly off topic - but when I first read the thread title I thought it was some kind of fancy new trials discipline. The Tree Climb. :-)

I'm sure some of them could do it too.

**Shadowjack** · 28th September 2009, 11:38

Saw this thread and remembered my son (aged about 7) falling out of the neighbours tree, snapping his arm clean above the elbow joint/ball. There were months of healing and rehab involved. These days, he is doing an aborist apprenticeship, and I spent Saturday watching him compete in an arborist competition, speed climbing trees, swinging around on ropes, high in trees, on simulated work exercises. Funny old thing, life...