Out of control

[babeth]

Having no children of my own, yet being quite fond of them tykes anyway, I usually do keep an eye out for the little ones. Indeed, it is not my place to tell them off, but I noticed that a polite and gentle rebuke can work wonders. Especially the polite part. Them little buggers never expect it and it leaves them dumbfounded to no end (much to my own mirth of course) !

I heartedly applaud parents that bring their children to their hobbies. Not only may it provide them with some quality time together, but the youngsters can actually pick up knowledge from watching and aiding their parents. And if they do need some play time, ah well, theyre a bit like claymore mines... just point them towards a safe direction and let them happily explode.

That said, it is the responsibility of the parents to state clearly the rules towards their beloved offspring, just as it is the responsibility of the event organisers to state clearly the rules towards the roboteers. But the reverse is also true: one should listen carefully when the rules are being explained. At the briefing we usually get before the event actually starts all safety issues are usually outlined in great detail. Pay heed roboteers of all ages !

[psycho_fling]

i think that the reason younger children run around is usually becuase there isne anything to do. when the event starts they are either controlling robots or watching

[geeza]

Adrian and Craig, never had a problem with your children, and most are well behaved. Like Grant says there is only so much the event crew can do, but we will always jump in if it looks dangerous to anyone.

[razerdave]

I am to blame for the whole Knex robot (K*bots) thing, and I will endeavour to bring my K*bot arena to an event so they fight in that and not on the floor

[grant_ploughbot]

Its not soo bad if they are the floor, but only if they are well out the way of people and robots to trip over.
Although a seperate arena the the right place would be better. Ask the organisers at an event if they mind and where they believe is safest for it to be put.

[john]

them knex bots r well good

shud make 1 wt drives n a flipper

[razerdave]

Ill bring my kit and a division 3 unit along next time

(Division 3 are infared controlled motorised units, very popular at K*bot events)

Info about us at http://www.kbotworld.comwww.kbotworld.com

[cliveb]

I totally agree that the children must behave in a safe and sensible manner in the pits. My son is 7 and at his first event i asked Pete Lale to take him to one side and have a safety chat with him, this has stuck with him, however he is a child and like all children gets excited.This said if anyone sees him behaving in a dangerous manner please tell him and then me before he has or causes an accident. The threat of being grounded from the next event will scare him witless.
Elisabeth I think it is the kids bringing us along to their hobby, we just fund it.

[john]

its the adults we should be keeping an eye

these big boys with there toys