Big

Remember that scene in the movie Big- when our favorite character Josh Baskin was told that he couldn’t ride the big kids roller coaster?  The disappointment was written all over his face.  And then the attendant throws him a charity bone by offering up the kiddie rides as a safe play.  That scene plays out every minute in the 6th street “wonderland” pier in Ocean city.   Well sort of.  In reality, the bad news is typically delivered by the parents, but the look on the kids face is as identifiable as a Cowboys fan in a Philadelphia stadium.  

Seriously though- there is no easy way to say "you’re too short/young/inexperienced to enjoy a 2 minute experience of pure unfiltered bliss".  No safety harness or parental supervision can save you.  Its just a hard “no”.  mixed with a “maybe next year” and then topped off with a “how about we get some ice cream to numb this pain and disappointment?”