It would probably be a good idea for me to have someone else on board, too. I know you're supposed to keep your eyes on them all the time, but when driving it would be hard. I have also heard about inflatable life jackets, but I are they safer than regular life jackets? And no I am not an advertiser, just a paranoid overprotective mother : ) And I would hope no one would drink and drive a boat, especially with children on board!