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This is something we are not explicitly trained for, no, but it is something that everyone does, because it is completely acceptable. Again, there is no one forcing you to put your kid on the ride with a stranger, but it is an option that the ride operator is giving you. If a ride operator ever tried to force you to put your kid on with a stranger then I could understand the outrage, but from what I read from the OP, the ride operator simply put the option out there. If you don't feel comfortable with your kid riding with a stranger then don't let them. But I've had countless parents who have kids too small to ride by themselves and refuse to ride the ride. Often there are empty seats next to other adults and the parents ask me if they can put their kid with them. If it's ok with the parent and the other adult then why on earth should I stop it? If a parent asks"hey I see an empty seat, and I would like my little one to ride with him/her is that okay with them?" Then as a ride op you should go over to the responsible person ask them if its okay. If he/she says yes its fine, then you should go back to the parent tell him/her that the responsible adult has agreed to let the child ride with them, then fine I can see this as the only acceptable case. In other terms you should NOT ask the parent the question if they want the little one to go ahead and ride without them. Its a family area!! Maybe its the little ones first time riding and he/she wants to enjoy it with he/she parents. You asking shouldn't even come to mind. If your area is Nick U, Last time I checked there was training for situations like this. Like I said you putting the question out there is just awful enough. The only time I would ever actually put the kid in with another adult is if both the parent and the other adult are fine with it, and I'm sure no operators would do it without making sure it's ok with both parties. Situations arise, however, where the parent does not want to or cannot ride with their child, in which case, to put all their options right in front of them, I, and every other ride operator, will ask if they would perhaps want their kid to ride with another adult. The is nothing wrong with this, and many times parents do that. Other times the parent decides not to do it. Either way the final say is always with the parent. There is absolutely no one forcing them to put their child on the ride with a stranger. If a situation comes up where the parent does not want to ride or can not and the toddler is under the the height requirement but can ride with a responsible parent. Then you need to state to the parent of the child the rules and regulations for riding with a responsible parent. You usually won't run into this ordeal. If you do and explain to them the rules with under height requirement but can ride with a responsible parent, Most of the time someone of that party (16+,meets height requirement, and shows responsible behavior) Will speak up and ride with the toddler. The last thing on your mind should be asking another adult to take responsibility for another ones toddler. I don't see why you have a problem with making a suggestion... again: the decision is never anyone but the parents. I'm leaving this discussion now, because I don't think we're getting anywhere. I guess you haven't been reading or by now you would have realize when asking such a question is a terrible mistake. If your really a ride op(which I'm finding it hard too believe cause your showing unprofessional behavior but there are some out there) I really hope you go back re-read and look at other peoples post on how they feel about when getting asked a question like that and also take a look on how I dealt with the same situations and how I handled them and how I kept a guest happy and safe.

This is something we are not explicitly trained for, no, but it is something that everyone does, because it is completely acceptable. Again, there is no one forcing you to put your kid on the ride with a stranger, but it is an option that the ride operator is giving you. If a ride operator ever tried to force you to put your kid on with a stranger then I could understand the outrage, but from what I read from the OP, the ride operator simply put the option out there. If you don't feel comfortable with your kid riding with a stranger then don't let them. But I've had countless parents who have kids too small to ride by themselves and refuse to ride the ride. Often there are empty seats next to other adults and the parents ask me if they can put their kid with them. If it's ok with the parent and the other adult then why on earth should I stop it? If a parent asks"hey I see an empty seat, and I would like my little one to ride with him/her is that okay with them?" Then as a ride op you should go over to the responsible person ask them if its okay. If he/she says yes its fine, then you should go back to the parent tell him/her that the responsible adult has agreed to let the child ride with them, then fine I can see this as the only acceptable case. In other terms you should NOT ask the parent the question if they want the little one to go ahead and ride without them. Its a family area!! Maybe its the little ones first time riding and he/she wants to enjoy it with he/she parents. You asking shouldn't even come to mind. If your area is Nick U, Last time I checked there was training for situations like this. Like I said you putting the question out there is just awful enough. The only time I would ever actually put the kid in with another adult is if both the parent and the other adult are fine with it, and I'm sure no operators would do it without making sure it's ok with both parties. Situations arise, however, where the parent does not want to or cannot ride with their child, in which case, to put all their options right in front of them, I, and every other ride operator, will ask if they would perhaps want their kid to ride with another adult. The is nothing wrong with this, and many times parents do that. Other times the parent decides not to do it. Either way the final say is always with the parent. There is absolutely no one forcing them to put their child on the ride with a stranger. If a situation comes up where the parent does not want to ride or can not and the toddler is under the the height requirement but can ride with a responsible parent. Then you need to state to the parent of the child the rules and regulations for riding with a responsible parent. You usually won't run into this ordeal. If you do and explain to them the rules with under height requirement but can ride with a responsible parent, Most of the time someone of that party (16+,meets height requirement, and shows responsible behavior) Will speak up and ride with the toddler. The last thing on your mind should be asking another adult to take responsibility for another ones toddler.

This is something we are not explicitly trained for, no, but it is something that everyone does, because it is completely acceptable. Again, there is no one forcing you to put your kid on the ride with a stranger, but it is an option that the ride operator is giving you. If a ride operator ever tried to force you to put your kid on with a stranger then I could understand the outrage, but from what I read from the OP, the ride operator simply put the option out there. If you don't feel comfortable with your kid riding with a stranger then don't let them. But I've had countless parents who have kids too small to ride by themselves and refuse to ride the ride. Often there are empty seats next to other adults and the parents ask me if they can put their kid with them. If it's ok with the parent and the other adult then why on earth should I stop it? If a parent asks"hey I see an empty seat, and I would like my little one to ride with him/her is that okay with them?" Then as a ride op you should go over to the responsible person ask them if its okay. If he/she says yes its fine, then you should go back to the parent tell him/her that the responsible adult has agreed to let the child ride with them, then fine I can see this as the only acceptable case. In other terms you should NOT ask the parent the question if they want the little one to go ahead and ride without them. Its a family area!! Maybe its the little ones first time riding and he/she wants to enjoy it with he/she parents. You asking shouldn't even come to mind. If your area is Nick U, Last time I checked there was training for situations like this. Like I said you putting the question out there is just awful enough.

If a parent does not want to ride the ride, or there is no room, I frequently ask them if they would mind their child riding with another adult if they are too short to ride alone. Many of the parents go that route, others do not, no harm done. Besides, on a flat ride you never lose sight of the kid. Wow. Big NO NO. You sir should be discharged. If you see a situation were it involves letting a child on without their guardian and you place that responsibility on another currently riding (stranger)parent then I want to ask who gave you training? This is at the up most unprofessional event I have seen an Ride Op do. As your job, your suppose to run the ride with the full up most safety and care that you can. It may not seem like harmful at the time, but as you can by this posters feels out rage that they could even ask such a thing when it was oblivious that one of the riders needed a guardian and she(ride op) was just going to let the kids go without their mother to a complete stranger. I hope you take my post word by word cause you need to rethink on what you need to do when a situation like that comes up again.

well I will be at the park today too! heading over now!

Their rain policy. O wait there never was one with paramount Rain or shine the rides will keep going! One thing I miss and curse paramount for doing such a thing. Flying Eagles. Snappers forever =P

I will try my best too answer your questions, you can also call (513) 754-5700 (park services) Q:How much is it to rent a wagon? We have a 3 year old and a 5 year old to haul around. A:You'll have to call the number that I have provided Q:If we leave to check out of our hotel and want to come back, do we have to pay for parking again? A: Okay Im a little confuse. Couldn't you check out before you leave the hotel?? and then come to KI? and after KI head home? Also if your talking about leaving the park for lunch and then coming back to the park, I think you can get premium parking Q:We are buying the 2-day tickets online. Do we have to stand in the long ticket line? A: NO, you'll enter as you usually do, go threw metal detectors and just go to the entrance give them the printed ticket and they should sign a date since its pay once visit twice. Q:When we do buy our 2-day tickets online, will it print off 2 tickets for each person? A: It will print out for how many people your buying for. Read above answer too get an idea on how the pay once visit twice works Q:I am 5 months pregnant and need to eat every 3 hours or so, are we able to bring in a bottle of water and crackers? If no, can I argue it since I am pregnant? A: indeed you can argue it! you can have a little pack full of snacks and water. You have very young kids, they shouldn't have a problem with snacks and water. If they do, I advise going to customer service and they will let you in the park. They always want the customer to be happy! Edit: I not 100% sure about the tickets, thats how they worked when I was with paramount.

This reminds me of the story of the guy who got struck by lighting in Ki's Parking Lot. (Can't recall if he got struck by lighting or if it was lighting out and the guy got mad cause he thought the park itself did a poor job of warning people on such an event) Anyone else help to clear up this story?

Remember guys and gals anyone can easly post on wiki. Dont trust it.

I will be at the park tommorow night, I shall take pictures!!

The lift also has me in awe. This thing is gona be huge and fun!

Its coming up!!!! Im excitied got gas money and ticket and food money soo im ready =) Should be a fun night!!!

I always like bring a friend for free days. Such great memories

You all rode rides that were approved by the state. My insane ride was built with ropes and wood and all connected to a tree !

most insane ride i ever rode was some thing my cuz built in his back yard. I threw up like 5 times.

Firstly this got started because your 2 remarks, they were unessecary for this topic. If you forgot to read its called "Pride Night moved!" This should give you a hint that this thread is going to be about pride. Then you came in here saying O you guys go to hell! and yuck! they're shareing a kiss! thats like the highest crime you can commit! All I ask is for you to get out of my topic that I started for this event and delete your comments that are unessecary and you refused. Also im pretty sure you gave christians a great impression tonight!! You bascally told us to go to hell and some how you love us.

You came to my topic with disrespect, And your posts will be removed. You are messed up in the head. What kinda person says "i wish that this would not happen , I believe it will" thats like saying I love you but you gotta go burn in hell. Are you apart of the westboro church by any chance? You need to get out of this topic , you have no questions about the event and it seems you already hate everyone thats going to be there, I guess I will see you there with your picket sign!! and the brady bunch clip is just for a little entertainment.

Get off my topic if your going to talk about the brady bunch. Let me correct you, "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders" (1 Corinthians 6:9) HMMM when I read this, this is bascally telling me I dont get into this "kingdom". Also according to the same bible you got that out of , the only other kingdom is a burning pit of fire. Now delete your past 3 posts in this topic and dont post again in this topic. Edit: This is your final warning

Well not trying to start a debate or anything, but... "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders" (1 Corinthians 6:9) Many straights don't find two men or two women making out appealing, and I do not have any statistics to back this up, but I'm assuming the majority of park guests are these straights who don't want to see it. I find saying that all gay people go to burn in a pit of fire after they die, is pretty negative. You had no reason to post in this topic. If you wanna to reply to the P&G comment then you shoulda took some more time editing, But instead you just told this thread that two guys or two gals giving a peck on the lips is somehow disgusting(when they are showing their love for one another) and ofcorse by preaching something out of your "life line" bible. What you sir are doing is called "hate". Now As soon as you delete your last 2 posts to this thread, then I will delete mine.

This topic is about pride night. Tombraiderty if you wanna go express your feelings and such about a certain topic ,I suggest talking to a therapist otherwise leave it out of this thread.

Youtube?

I think people forget that rivertown is not a western theme, its a minning town....

Holiday world and Indiana beach

I posted to remark on the quoted paragraph above my post, that gays and lesbians aren't the only ones to have ever been discriminated against, yelled at, picked on or beat up. Wasn't saying we are the only ones, I was just saying we are the target now and days. I see alot more gay hate then black hate or any other hate in this world. back on topic, I would like to know whos all going? I will be there with someone special that just recently enterd my life =).

Thats just sick, what kind of human would do that? Thats down right wrong. He sounds like a sick perv and needs to be locked up.