I wouldn't. Dad is allowed his own private space.
To each their own.
To each their own.
profoundly stupid question
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My grandpa never kept me and my cousins from having at it on his gold crown. He encouraged us to play and it didn't matter if he was in the room or not. I remember many nights watching grandpa, dad and uncles play and it is no doubt where I developed my love for the game. When they were done playing though, you can bet your azz that we were on the tables banging balls all night long with zero supervision.
I've now raised 5 boys of my own and our house has always been the hangout spot. I've always let them play on my Diamond and have had no real issues. Couple nicks in the cloth that couldn't be explained and minor things over the years, but i wouldn't change a thing. That said, they are not touching my Joss or a few other select cues lol
I've now raised 5 boys of my own and our house has always been the hangout spot. I've always let them play on my Diamond and have had no real issues. Couple nicks in the cloth that couldn't be explained and minor things over the years, but i wouldn't change a thing. That said, they are not touching my Joss or a few other select cues lol
NO. There are adults I wouldn't let play much less teens.
Tell you love her, but not THAT much
Tell you love her, but not THAT much
Oh please none of that ....oh no.
It All starts with Respect.
Respect is earned.
A Rules poster can be Art on the wall.
Read at entry.
This Ain't Kiddie Day Care.
And even daycare has Basic rules.
Perhaps a uh what's that thing? An analogy.
The thought of grampa seeing stains on the cloth brings Grampa stories about "The Nam " and blood stains.......
Cue uh the movie.
Start with the 3 Stooges
show them, teach them.. grow interest
DeeDeeCues
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Yup, 100% let her. If they are kids you allow your daughter to hang out with, then you should know them and trust them.
You have the right to give them rules and explain the cost of violating those rules.
Accidents will happen, so what?
You have the right to give them rules and explain the cost of violating those rules.
Accidents will happen, so what?
Oh if you drop hints of super secret spy that perhaps or uh most possible Grampa has the room under servailence. 
Don't need it just make them think that perhaps. Of course a top notch sound system mechanic could provide incredible security at affordable price.
Of coarse the system could serve as a teaching tool as well. So yeah I can justify the expense to the book keeper.
Just have a monitor near the table. Sheesh a 14 year old could teach me that part. Shrug
Don't need it just make them think that perhaps. Of course a top notch sound system mechanic could provide incredible security at affordable price. Of coarse the system could serve as a teaching tool as well. So yeah I can justify the expense to the book keeper.
Just have a monitor near the table. Sheesh a 14 year old could teach me that part. Shrug
Let them give it a shot, with you present at first. Teach them a few basics, and introduce them to the game. Get a few house cues, maybe an extra set of "cheaper" balls... I'd be curious if pool is the reason they want to use the space.
Good luck.
Good luck.
No drinks around or on the table.
Do any of them know how to how a cue?
Give them the rules & a few pointers on how to hold the cue, stop the cue ball, treat the equipment & turn em loose.
The Simple Rules.
The more complete version.
middleofnowhere
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The problem is not with your daughter who would treat her dad’s stuff with respect knowing it’s important to you and you were trusting her. I have no problem with that part. You wouldn’t be asking the question if you did not trust her at her word.
The problem is with her juvenile friends and burdening her with the responsibility of making sure all her friends are careful and respectful is a shitty task to bear. Then the question is does she become so distracted she doesn’t enjoy herself. Or worse, has to correct or chastise one of her friends for not listening to what she told them about being careful.
I’d lay down the law to the kids as a group before letting them know this is a test of their growing up and acting responsibly. You trust your daughter and she trusts them so don’t disappoint her and they had better not disappoint you either. Enjoy your time and here are the rules…..
The problem is with her juvenile friends and burdening her with the responsibility of making sure all her friends are careful and respectful is a shitty task to bear. Then the question is does she become so distracted she doesn’t enjoy herself. Or worse, has to correct or chastise one of her friends for not listening to what she told them about being careful.
I’d lay down the law to the kids as a group before letting them know this is a test of their growing up and acting responsibly. You trust your daughter and she trusts them so don’t disappoint her and they had better not disappoint you either. Enjoy your time and here are the rules…..
Nope... nothing without clearance and an understanding. It is not a toy. A friend once told me one his kid's friends stood on the table....how would I handle it?
A different friend had 9'...he loved that his kids played with their friends in his house...he knew where everyone was.
EDIT...not a stupid question...it's an important one. If the table is a cheapie then so what.
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I did the world a favor and did not have kids.
DeeDeeCues
Well-known member
If you are really worried about it, maybe the compromise is that you get to be in the room for the first half hour, during which time you give a short lesson and shoot a couple trick shots.
I guess, maybe look at it like you might inspire one of the kids to become a player. That is worth any damage they might carelessly cause. Who knows, it might be your daughter who gets the bug.
I guess, maybe look at it like you might inspire one of the kids to become a player. That is worth any damage they might carelessly cause. Who knows, it might be your daughter who gets the bug.
My kids had quite a few parties using the 9 foot gold crown IV, air hockey and ping pong in the basement. There’s plenty of house cues, but I make sure to remove my cues. I’ve watched many bangers at the hall and my kids couldn’t be any more abusive than they are