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Family gym membership
joprotherough
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My kids wanted to join the new gym/pool that has been built about 7 miles away, and I wanted to try and regain some fitness so we went for a look. The most cost effective membership was for a "family" which they counted as 2 adults and unlimited kids as long as the kids lived at the same address. The kids get access to the pool and certain classes plus they can go to junior gym between 4pm and 6pm.
All good - but I am single. The kids however, were not hatched out in a jar like Dolly the Sheep and do have a father - he's just not married to me. We see each other pretty much every day as he pops in to visit the kids after school. His working hours are a lot shorter than mine - so it would make sense for him to take the kids to the gym now and then.
I am pleased to say that the gym - after a couple of run throughs of the explanation - has accepted my argument that a "family" may include 2 parents that don't actually live together or have a relationship with each other. I am a single person but my family is definitely not a one parent family. My ex is now the proud/slightly worried possessor of a gym membership card.
What are people's thoughts on this? Is it time to redefine family memberships?
All good - but I am single. The kids however, were not hatched out in a jar like Dolly the Sheep and do have a father - he's just not married to me. We see each other pretty much every day as he pops in to visit the kids after school. His working hours are a lot shorter than mine - so it would make sense for him to take the kids to the gym now and then.
I am pleased to say that the gym - after a couple of run throughs of the explanation - has accepted my argument that a "family" may include 2 parents that don't actually live together or have a relationship with each other. I am a single person but my family is definitely not a one parent family. My ex is now the proud/slightly worried possessor of a gym membership card.
What are people's thoughts on this? Is it time to redefine family memberships?
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My kids wanted to join the new gym/pool that has been built about 7 miles away, and I wanted to try and regain some fitness so we went for a look. The most cost effective membership was for a "family" which they counted as 2 adults and unlimited kids as long as the kids lived at the same address. The kids get access to the pool and certain classes plus they can go to junior gym between 4pm and 6pm.
All good - but I am single. The kids however, were not hatched out in a jar like Dolly the Sheep and do have a father - he's just not married to me. We see each other pretty much every day as he pops in to visit the kids after school. His working hours are a lot shorter than mine - so it would make sense for him to take the kids to the gym now and then.
I am pleased to say that the gym - after a couple of run throughs of the explanation - has accepted my argument that a "family" may include 2 parents that don't actually live together or have a relationship with each other. I am a single person but my family is definitely not a one parent family. My ex is now the proud/slightly worried possessor of a gym membership card.
What are people's thoughts on this? Is it time to redefine family memberships?
It's time to redefine families, in general.
For 1) Step parents deserve rights.
3rd parent laws are being passed overseas and the US should follow suit, but won't...
I think it's fantastic that the gym recognizes separate homes doesn't always mean separate families. They get a high five from me!
And you too- for having a healthy relationship with your ex husband & for including him in your kids activities!
This is the best thing I've seen in these forums, or on the Internet- for a long time.1 -
My kids wanted to join the new gym/pool that has been built about 7 miles away, and I wanted to try and regain some fitness so we went for a look. The most cost effective membership was for a "family" which they counted as 2 adults and unlimited kids as long as the kids lived at the same address. The kids get access to the pool and certain classes plus they can go to junior gym between 4pm and 6pm.
All good - but I am single. The kids however, were not hatched out in a jar like Dolly the Sheep and do have a father - he's just not married to me. We see each other pretty much every day as he pops in to visit the kids after school. His working hours are a lot shorter than mine - so it would make sense for him to take the kids to the gym now and then.
I am pleased to say that the gym - after a couple of run throughs of the explanation - has accepted my argument that a "family" may include 2 parents that don't actually live together or have a relationship with each other. I am a single person but my family is definitely not a one parent family. My ex is now the proud/slightly worried possessor of a gym membership card.
What are people's thoughts on this? Is it time to redefine family memberships?
I agree but just know that many religious institutions, might never change their stance concerning this; therefore I'd never even try it with them & I also agree with their right, not to; even though I am not religious. I mentioned this because some recreational facilities, schools, etc.'re owned/operated, by churches.0 -
DeficitDuchess wrote: »
I agree but just know that many religious institutions, might never change their stance concerning this; therefore I'd never even try it with them & I also agree with their right, not to; even though I am not religious. I mentioned this because some recreational facilities, schools, etc.'re owned/operated, by churches.
Yes - I guess that if the facilities are owned by one of the religious organisations they would want that. Where I am in the UK that would be pretty unusual though (maybe YMCAs in city centres - are they religious?)0 -
DeficitDuchess wrote: »
I agree but just know that many religious institutions, might never change their stance concerning this; therefore I'd never even try it with them & I also agree with their right, not to; even though I am not religious. I mentioned this because some recreational facilities, schools, etc.'re owned/operated, by churches.
Yes - I guess that if the facilities are owned by one of the religious organisations they would want that. Where I am in the UK that would be pretty unusual though (maybe YMCAs in city centres - are they religious?)
Well the initials, stand for: Young Men's Christian Association, so I guess so.1 -
DeficitDuchess wrote: »
I agree but just know that many religious institutions, might never change their stance concerning this; therefore I'd never even try it with them & I also agree with their right, not to; even though I am not religious. I mentioned this because some recreational facilities, schools, etc.'re owned/operated, by churches.
Yes - I guess that if the facilities are owned by one of the religious organisations they would want that. Where I am in the UK that would be pretty unusual though (maybe YMCAs in city centres - are they religious?)
I'm unaware of any gym group/health club group in the UK being managed by a religious organisation.
That said, because of our laws - such an organisation would be heavily under fire if they based their laws on religious backbone rules.
I'm a heavy believer that professional organisations should only be allowed to be headed by professionals with no bias to member group.1 -
DeficitDuchess wrote: »DeficitDuchess wrote: »
I agree but just know that many religious institutions, might never change their stance concerning this; therefore I'd never even try it with them & I also agree with their right, not to; even though I am not religious. I mentioned this because some recreational facilities, schools, etc.'re owned/operated, by churches.
Yes - I guess that if the facilities are owned by one of the religious organisations they would want that. Where I am in the UK that would be pretty unusual though (maybe YMCAs in city centres - are they religious?)
Well the initials, stand for: Young Men's Christian Association, so I guess so.
Ha! Yes of course! I feel really dim now.....0 -
DeficitDuchess wrote: »DeficitDuchess wrote: »
I agree but just know that many religious institutions, might never change their stance concerning this; therefore I'd never even try it with them & I also agree with their right, not to; even though I am not religious. I mentioned this because some recreational facilities, schools, etc.'re owned/operated, by churches.
Yes - I guess that if the facilities are owned by one of the religious organisations they would want that. Where I am in the UK that would be pretty unusual though (maybe YMCAs in city centres - are they religious?)
Well the initials, stand for: Young Men's Christian Association, so I guess so.
Ha! Yes of course! I feel really dim now.....
I had to Google, the initials; to figure this myself!0 -
jeez.... I go to the gym to avoid my family.1
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