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Floridaboiler
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 Posted: 05/21/06 - 16:16 Post subject: Poll not Poll:To hot to play outside?
Can it be to hot for the kids to play outside?
Just wondering.
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Cappy
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Posted: 05/21/06 - 16:19 Post subject:
I say nope, but when its really hot and humid here, my kids are generally near a swimming pool or ocean
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andydp
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Posted: 05/21/06 - 16:20 Post subject:
Since kids have a much higher metabolism than adults the short answer is yes. They will use up calories, fluids etc etc at a much faster rate and not be cognisant of the warning signs.
As a personal opinion, I suppose they could play outside at a pool, slip and slide, etc etc. I really would have a hard time letting them play at a local playgound for any extended period.
Needless to say, a large supply and avaiability of lots of fluids is a given.
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MechEngDropout
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Posted: 05/21/06 - 16:25 Post subject:
I say let them stay outside. Just be sure to call them in for some fresh squeezed lemonade!
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Posted: 05/21/06 - 16:40 Post subject:
As long as they have on sunscreen and keep hydrated I think it's ok to be out. Maybe not for like hours n hours though. 
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Floridaboiler
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Posted: 05/21/06 - 17:42 Post subject:
We have the pool in the back yard and I don't think it is that hot yet, but they keep on wanting to play inside today. I keep warning them that in another month it is going to be to hot to really do anything for extended periods of time.
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rolling rock
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Posted: 05/21/06 - 17:44 Post subject:
i say yes 
summers in NC were unbearable.  if we were "outside" we were at the pool...and even then, it was too hot to swim!!!!
my kids beeyotched all the time about that heat....
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Posted: 05/21/06 - 18:07 Post subject:
| rolling rock wrote: |
my kids beeyotched all the time about that heat.... |
Wonder who they picked that up from...
Really though, I think it's a lot of attitude toward it. If you get acclimated to it, particularly as a child, it's not really that dangerous. Just be smart about it.
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Posted: 05/21/06 - 18:26 Post subject:
| MechEngDropout wrote: | | rolling rock wrote: |
my kids beeyotched all the time about that heat.... |
Wonder who they picked that up from...
Really though, I think it's a lot of attitude toward it. If you get acclimated to it, particularly as a child, it's not really that dangerous. Just be smart about it. |
 
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rolling rock
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Posted: 05/21/06 - 20:18 Post subject:
| MechEngDropout wrote: | | rolling rock wrote: |
my kids beeyotched all the time about that heat.... |
Wonder who they picked that up from...
Really though, I think it's a lot of attitude toward it. If you get acclimated to it, particularly as a child, it's not really that dangerous. Just be smart about it. |
we were acclimated to ten years in cleveland, by the lake....not exactly NC in july....i swear i used to think our raleigh lawn was gonna spontaneously combust. 
heat sucks. it's oppressive. it drains the life out of you.
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Posted: 05/21/06 - 23:21 Post subject:
| rolling rock wrote: | | heat sucks. it's oppressive. it drains the life out of you. |
Naahh, it energizes me! As far as the kids are concerned they don't seem to care about heat, cold, etc. I say let them play outside as long as they like.
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Posted: 05/22/06 - 07:26 Post subject:
Yes, it can be too hot for kids to play outside. I have kept the kids in from time to time due to heat index, humidity, etc. Other times I've limited outside time, and when outside, made sure they had plenty of drinks and popsicles and sunscreen. In Charlotte and Indy we had a few days here and there that were too hot for man or beast, IMO.
Use best judgment, that's all you can do.
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Posted: 05/22/06 - 07:42 Post subject:
Are your children made of butter?
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Posted: 05/22/06 - 09:27 Post subject:
No such thing around here 
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Posted: 05/22/06 - 09:30 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: | | Are your children made of butter? |
the butter children  i keep churning them out. 
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