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A matter of maturity: the feds recently rescinded a ban on 15-year-old lifeguards. But some question whether these youths are ready for the responsibility. Our special report looks at what science and experience have to say.
Robin Patrick is anxiously searching for qualified lifeguards. Her waterpark opened on time for Memorial Day, but she's still short-staffed. The current guards are working extra to cover the holes while Patrick busily trains new guards during the evenings. "We've always kind of struggled to have enough guards, but this year is the worst," says the general manager of Water World and aquatics director for the city of Dothan, Ala.
Despite the shortage, the city holds firm to its employment policy: No 15-year-olds. While Patrick has contemplated appealing to allow 15-year-old lifeguards, she personally hesitates hiring anyone younger than 16.
She's ...
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