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Originally Posted by Kizzy
That is not an argument for not having the information though is it? And it cannot be assumed that all teens or in this case 11yr olds will ignore said advice.
Even teens have some semblance of a rational mind, it's a bit of a blanket statement to suggest none would exert caution in the face of a dangerous situation.
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Well no, but there's also nothing to suggest that this information wasn't available already - if not in printed form, at least as "local knowledge" (don't play in the canal, it's dangerous, risk of drowning, etc.). Basically I think it's unlikely that the group didn't know that they were being risky messing around in the water (like teens messing around on train tracks / building sites). In fact if anything, the risk / bragging rights are half of the fun for teens.
As a theory, I'd actually suggest that specifically printing out a pamphlet about a risky place / activity and handing it out is practically an invitation for certain teens, to come and test their luck.
Like the proverbial switch that has a little sticker attached saying "DO NOT PRESS". It just makes people all the more curious.