Which of these things would you let an almost ten year old do?

[ladyinwaiting99]

Hi! So I'm on holiday with my ds who is 9 and turns 10 in early September.
I'm finding it an interesting age in terms of independence so can you help me gauge if I'm over protective or not please?

On a small, laid-back site with a sensible child about to turn ten would you let them:

Walk to and from the caravan alone (five minutes walk)

Play somewhere whilst you went for a short walk alone.

Go to the bar to buy soft drinks.

Have money and play on an amusement arcade whilst you are in the bar next door.

Go separate ways and meet you at an agreed point in 10 minutes time.

Stay in the caravan alone whilst you went out for 20-30 minutes.

Go swimming on their own.

Any help much appreciated, thanks!

No to the swimming, but yes to all of the others.

All if them but the pool one only if he's a strong swimmer AND there's a lifeguard.

Most of them depending on the time of year. I'm assuming it a haven park, some week I wouldn't let him 10m away others like the last time we were there he can have a bit more freedom. Wouldn't allow him to go swimming alone but would allow a group pool activity

I'm surprised by that. 8 seems so young, but then I've witnessed a lot of stupidity from parents, seen many near misses and a tragedy. I'd be inclined to err on the side of caution as I know first hand that competency is not always enough.

With the information you have given I would probably say yes to everything else if you're confident he is responsible enough, especially if he is with friends. You know him best.
If it were mine I'd be giving them a quick recap on stranger danger, and asking that they don't go into anyone else's caravan. And have regular times to check back in.
Sounds like you are putting a lot of thought into it anyway. Enjoy the holiday!