Portland kids will need a new accessory to swim in city pools this summer: an adult

> “Activities for kids between the ages of 11 and 14 are almost nonexistent, and we are systematically removing these kids from every public space they could possibly spend time in off of screens,” she added. > > Phoenix has a 13-year-old daughter and said that she knew “that middle school kids can be annoying,” but believes that “it is our community responsibility to socialize them.” > > Phoenix also disagrees with the premise that this change will make kids safer.