Pools and kids do not mix. Last night a 3 year old boy died after somehow scurrying away from his fathers attention. The worst part is that child had his 18 month old sister with him. The two ended up at the bottom of the family pool.
By late evening the toddler still had a pulse, her older brother was dead. Coppell Police are now asking tough questions about a horrible accident.
As bad as I feel for the family, I can’t imagine what they are going through. Guilt, sadness, remorse are just a few emotions that come to mind. The worst part is, it didn’t need to happen.
In reality there is no excuse for not keeping a watchful eye on your children especially with a pool nearby. I am sure their father realizes this and will never forgive himself for making that mistake. Sadly, he’s not alone, it happens to 100s of mindful, decent and loving parents each year.
Most parents will tell you, its easy to lose track of the little ones and it only takes a few seconds for a kid to end up in the water. The experts say drowning is a silent death. There is no splashing or screaming, the kids most likely sank quietly to the bottom without even making a ripple.
It is a sad reminder to all parents, teach your kids the dangers of water early in life and don’t let them near a pool without supervision. A pool alarm and a fence are always best with kids around.
