We typically have a pool full of kids and friends on most weekends and it's ok with us. The wife and i were both "the kids that wished they had a pool" when we were kids ourselves and we remember what that was like so we don't mind sharing as long as the rules are followed. Everyone pitches in and helps with pool care and cleanup if they want to be invited back nd we've even got some friends who provide food and drinks since we are providing the pool. For us all of this creates good friendships nd memories and our kids absolutely love it. I guess it's mostly what you make it. For us it is not a problem and people understand when we tell them that we are just having a family day or weekend, but perhaps another day would be great. It is also pretty easy to get pool and pet sitting. The main thing is to simple be brutally honest (my personal technique) and tell kids and adults alike your rules and expectations up front so there's no mixed messages. Personally, I prefer for people to be straight forward and simply ask to swim. On occasion we have had to ban a kid for a week or two for various reasons , but they get over it and so do the parents I think this is mostly due to the telling them up front, nd we welcome them back after the time is up as long as they act right. Our pool our rules you may leave anytime you like, but if you tear things up nd don't help with cleaning up then you will not be welcome here. Bottom line is you paid for it so it is your choice. That's why it is a private pool.
