GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #29 | Page 34

RV FEATURE “We feel the kids are very restricted and not really able to act like children in most caravan parks. “I do feel like we have to constantly follow the kids around to tell them to not run, yell, don’t walk there, watch out for that car, etc. – some people drive too fast and some seem to intentionally try to scare the kids. “On the flip side, we have met some very lovely people at caravan parks, some of whom are childless. When we were sick in Kununurra, we had a lady offer to look after the kids if that would help us. We have also met some who treat our kids as they would their own grandchildren. “We come across a lot more travelling families in caravan parks as opposed to low-cost/free- camping areas, and caravan parks such as the Big 4s are definitely more ‘kid-friendly’ with jumping pillows and the like – but then we have had incidents with our kids being bullied or not getting a turn. “The only tactics we employ are to not often let the kids go off alone; or if they do, they take a two-way radio so we can check-in regularly. Our 12-year-old is very mature and able to help keep an eye on the younger ones.” KOOLKAMPERS.NET QUALITY BUILT • LUXURIOUS FINISHES LOADED WITH FEATURES GARRISON GOVERNOR SABRE AVALON VIEW WWW.SALUTECARAVANS.COM.AU