erikalynnette
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I booked Norweigian hoping it would be a step above Carnival. Maybe I was wrong.
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It's not about being above the rules. It's about company's that go above and beyond. Disney and Apple are such companies. You pay higher prices, but you get excellent service. My laptop had soda spilled on it a week after I purchased it. Apple replaced it with a new one even though it was my fault. It's that kind of service that gains brand loyalty. Now our home is filled with iPhones, iPads, iPods, and an Apple TV.
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Except, this would t be an issue on Disney. They have a kids club that is 7-12 and a teen club that is 13-17. But, they also have a preteen club that is 11-14. So, this wouldn't be an issue even if they are strict on their ages. There is a space for 12 and 13 yo to be together. But, you get what you pay for.
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Well, her anxiety is understandable. When you've been in the foster system and bounced from home to home to home. It makes sense. We've worked really hard to establish permanency for her.
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Also, in discussion I found out my daughter's friend isn't 14 yet. So, it's my near 13 yo and her 13 yo friend. Not that it matters.
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We told her last night, so that she might be able to come up with alternative plans. Her remark was, "Don't they know that I don't go anywhere without my friend? I have separation anxiety." When we told her that her friend could go in to the club first, make friends, and then bring them out to go do something. She said, "I don't trust my friend to make friends for me. She likes Anime and will probably find someone weird. Here I found this kid in a dark corner." We told her that most of the teens hang out at the basketball court anyway. The girls are excited to watch some shirtless teenage boys playing ball.
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Hmm... that's a good idea! I should ask if she can go with the captain and have a go at it.
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Exactly, so perhaps other ships have a better model. To have a young teen group and an older teen group. This way my 13 yo isn't with your 10 yo or your 17 yo.
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Fairness isn't about everyone getting the same thing. It's about each person getting what they need. Otherwise, there would be no Americans with disabilities act. Because why does that person get extra breaks in the work day just because they have a disability. That's not fair.
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My 12 year old is basically 13, this month we introduced her teenage privileges we promised her like wearing make up and watching PG-13 movies. When I first was planning, I was planning for them to be in Splash because I'm not keen on my 13 yo being in a club with 17yo either. But, we left her friend choice up to her and the friend's parents of course. She ended up choosing a friend who was older than her. So it is what it is.
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As far as parenting my child goes, we will discuss what I discovered and make a plan that works with our family. I don't expect that she will say register for the separate clubs. She is a bit slow to warm up, so she will do better with a friend she knows. With the on board communication through the app they may be able to just keep in touch and enjoy the ship at their leisure. We were already going to give them permission to come and go from the club as they please. And it sounds like there are some joint activities. So here's hoping, they won't miss out on the like the dodgeball tournaments and movie nights in other areas of the boat. It's not so much about going to the club together as it is about being able to enjoy those special activities together.
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Yes, I realize that I overlooked an important detail. I'm not saying that this is somehow NCL fault. I am saying that what sets certain companies above the rest is their customer service. That even though this was my mistake, an excellent company will not fault me and will be accommodating if at all possible. It's just what sets some brands above the others.
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No you miss the point, the cruise is her birthday party. She shouldn't have to celebrate the next week with her friend. That's why I booked the cruise and paid for her friend to come along.
But, if what you are saying is true, then perhaps they will meet up with people out in the hall.
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We also homeschool our daughter and her friend is taking off of school since it is after testing. We are not traveling during a peak time, like when school is out. So, hopefully there will be other homeschooling families as well.
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Yes, but I do want my daughter to be able to be with her friend for her birthday. If this is in Splash or Entourage, they should be able to celebrate together. After all they are only a year apart. To say that a parent would be ok with their 10yo child being with my near 13yo, but not her 14yo friend is so arbitrary.
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I know you think this is really funny but it isn't. I overlooked the word 'during' because we are celebrating her birthday during the cruise. Plus, I wouldn't think a week is that big of a difference. It's not like booking it at a bar at all because this is not a law it is a policy. Honestly, I wanted them both in Splash because I don't want them with your 17 yo. On other ships they have a young teen area and an older teen area.
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We are pretty excited for this! We were originally going to do the mystery river experience, but decided this would be more budget friendly. Now we are thinking this is going to be one of our best excursions.
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NCL, Harvest Caye, and no we are not sure which ones are part of this tour.
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Yes, Mayan reality tour... that was a typo. It is through the ship. I always book our excursions through the ship for the added security that offers.
We've never done the ruins, but we are looking forward to it.
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Leeway with Ages in Teen Program?
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Thank you Shealea for the positive review. That helps me to feel better about the girls' situation.
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