[MR] Giving teens something to do

[Britni Newton]

Maybe next Pennsic post a sign in the bathhouse:
 
"Dear Teens,
 
We're glad you like it here and that it gives you a place to hang out.   However if you don't clean up after yourselves and make sure your stuff gets picked up, you'll have to find somewhere else to congregate.   You're old enough to be responsible for yourselves, and your mothers are camped somewhere else.  You get one chance not to ruin it.   Kindly work it out amongst yourselves.
 
The Coopers."
 
I imagine if the teens are told that they're responsible for their area, (as opposed to "just hanging out there"), they'll take some responsibility for it.
 
My only other suggestion would be having someone on Pennsic staff arrange a meeting at the bathhouse Sat. night to talk to the teens and let them know that they're welcome to hang out there, IF they keep it neat.  Clear understanding on both sides of what's expected regarding "clean up" and hours of operation.
 
LZ
 
 
 
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