Dear Queenie,
We have a swimming pool in our backyard. There is a high fence all around the yard, but my husband likes to leave the gates open and I’m afraid some of the children in the neighborhood might come in and try to swim or just fall into the pool and drown.
I explained all this to him, but he still leaves the gates open.
Queenie, how can I get him to be more careful?—Worried wife
Dear Wife,
Is there any kind of law or official rule about swimming pool safety where you live? If so, have some official person(s) come and talk to your husband about this behaviour. Maybe an official warning or even a fine might convince him to be more careful.
Meanwhile, get some locks for the gates and keep the keys where your husband cannot find them.
