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@sprinkle I think if he was 5, he’d probably be allowed under the rule (in most places). I think if he was just starting swim lessons at age 6, you might be SOL. However, if you’ve been doing it fir a few years, I think you could see a 6-7 year old get through the process alone in a familiar...

@sprinkle No, I don’t. At that age, they really need same-sex parents to help them through. I think a responsible 7 year old could manage, maybe 6 if they’re ahead of the curve, but there’s definitely a gap where they’re too old for opposite-sex locker rooms, but too young to go alone.

@vali123 I think 4-5 is a fair cutoff. I’ve showered with all three of our kids (two boys, one girl) at various points; it’s annoying because usually that’s time I get to spend in peace and quiet, but I don’t consider it inappropriate. I don’t remember doing that at age 5+ for any of them...