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Quote by: Autolykos  Well, in that scenario, the owner of the swimming pool has no control over a child who trespasses onto the property and drowns in the pool. |
To be fair, we must admit that barricades do provide some control over those who wish to breach them. They can slow others down or prevent their access to the other side. One who owns a pool can control some children with a barricade, but we're talking very small children.
But what is effective? If we want to control older children who are truly attracted to the pool because they are old enough to have experienced the joy of swimming, then we would have to place it indoors and lock all exits. To someone of that age, a mere fence is but a gentle reminder to stay away from the pool they already know exists because yesterday they heard people laughing and splashing and today they know no one is home. Kids become smart 1st, then wise later
