Is this safe? or Against policy?

[Crusin6]

sometimes i think we had the same parents. we just don't eat the same pizza. :D

I just had pizza for lunch today...found a great place!!!

[H82seaUgo]

I just had pizza for lunch today...found a great place!!!

 

I take it it was not Sal's. :p

[B and C Blake]

A 12-year-old sibling would be a much more aware, a much more capable, and a much more CONCERNED person to babysit his BABY SISTER. It would also depend on the level of maturity of the 12-year-old.(there are a lot of 25-year-olds I wouldn't let babysit my dog) Why this is of concern to the OP to create a thread about it is even more interesting, however. :rolleyes:

 

because I will be attempting to put together a family reunion cruise (in a few years)with close to 61 family members. At present time my immediate family is 61 people ranging in age 6 mths to 64. This includes my siblings, spouses, children, childrens children and even childrens childrens children.

I could really care less what people do or don't do with their children unless it directly effects me. As I am not one of those whistle blowers that call the police over dumb stuff,

 

I am merely looking for thoughts on this mainly because the kids were left alone in a BALCONY stateroom. As I know most of my family would prefer balconies.

[MissDiva1]

i was on a ship once where many, including myself, thought the ship was capsizing. trust me, the thousand that seem to be in my hall had no intention of helping anyone. it was everyone for themselves.

 

However did you survive:confused:

[Crusin6]

Maybe the parents are paying the brother...

You make a GREAT point..if maybe they are paying the brother...then why not just pay an adult that has childcare experience at Camp Carnival?

 

however, I think the point was that they were getting free babysitting, don't you? Reread the OP's post....

[MissDiva1]

very very true....and it is amazing how many parents view their kids as more mature than they really are and wear it as a badge of honor how popular their kids are...

 

I think some people get too wound up in their soap operas.......

 

sometimes i think we had the same parents. we just don't eat the same pizza. :D

 

A match made in heaven....

[H82seaUgo]

However did you survive:confused:

 

rum.

[newcatintown]

it's just heartbreaking watching news stories constantly where people don't think tragedy will strike. yes, we all think nothing can happen, but it does. just look at the statistics.

 

 

Pfft... I don't think any of us here seriously believe nothing can happen. It does and we know it. Heartbreaking, very much so, to hear when things go wrong, but that is all you hear. You don't hear about the probably millions of 12 year olds taking short term care of their siblings successfully.

[MissDiva1]

You make a GREAT point..if maybe they are paying the brother...then why not just pay an adult that has childcare experience at Camp Carnival?

 

however, I think the point was that they were getting free babysitting, don't you....it makes sense

 

You said yourself.......all those strangers on a ship.....maybe their worried about pervs.......

 

There is no point here.......this is just your assumption......

[redlef]

A 12 year old babysitter I wouldn't necessarily have a problem with. Depends on the 12 year old.

 

A walkie talkie on a cruise ship I would have a problem with. Very unreliable, from my experience.

[Crusin6]

I take it it was not Sal's. :p

Villagio...

[H82seaUgo]

Villagio...

 

where maude lives?

[tulsacubfan]

is this your family you are talking about? No

Do you have 12 and 2 yo's at the present time?

 

Anyway, while I would not do it..and would just take the kids with me as we all are always back in the cabin by 11pm the latest...I can tell you this.....

 

yes, parents can, do and will continue to leave a 12yo in charge for a few hours when needed.....and it is not the end of the world...child protective services does not need to be called and the kids will grow up fine.

 

....it really is no big deal to leave the 12yo with the baby for say up to 2 hours.....the baby will sleep..and if not the 12 yo can call the parents.....

 

No...it is not OK to do this and go off until 4am and get drunk..but to stay close by..and stay normal..it is not a big deal.

 

I personally believe that 13 or 14 is a better age..and I would take the kids with us...and since most if not all venues are kid friendly in the early hours, this is no big deal before 10pm.

 

If you know your children and know that the 12 y/o is responsible enough to watch the 2 y/o and call if there is an issue....I personally think this is better than keeping a 2 y/o out until 11:00. Sorry, to me that is not "early hours" when you are talking about a 2 y/o.

[Crusin6]

You said yourself.......all those strangers on a ship.....maybe their worried about pervs.......

 

There is no point here.......this is just your assumption......

nope...the first post mentions the cost of babysitting after 10pm...

 

but I ain't arguing with you...you're right...I'm wrong...happy..great...

 

ciao

[itchin2cruz]

I see nothing wrong with a 12 year old watching a sleeping 2 year old in a balcony stateroom if the 12 year old is mature enough. I am a mother of 3 ages 2, 6, and 17 (plus stepkids 14 & 15). I'm not one to think just because they are my kid they are perfect and responsible. All of my kids are different and mature at different levels. My 6 year old is more mature than his 17 year old brother has ever been lol.

[Crusin6]

If you know your children and know that the 12 y/o is responsible enough to watch the 2 y/o and call if there is an issue....I personally think this is better than keeping a 2 y/o out until 11:00. Sorry, to me that is not "early hours" when you are talking about a 2 y/o.

never kept a 2yo out till 11pm...I was just making a suggest to the OP..as she is planning a cruise for 61 pax.

 

When our kids were young...9pm the latest on a family trip.....we still all get in at reasonable hours when on a cruise and even at home it is usually around 11pm....That's how we brought them up...and they have carried it forward in their own lives...no one is complaining over here....

[newcatintown]

because I will be attempting to put together a family reunion cruise (in a few years)with close to 61 family members. At present time my immediate family is 61 people ranging in age 6 mths to 64. This includes my siblings, spouses, children, childrens children and even childrens childrens children.

I could really care less what people do or don't do with their children unless it directly effects me. As I am not one of those whistle blowers that call the police over dumb stuff,

 

I am merely looking for thoughts on this mainly because the kids were left alone in a BALCONY stateroom. As I know most of my family would prefer balconies.

 

 

Should the issue come up, push a chair or couch in front of the balcony door. The older child should be mature enough to know not to mess with it, and should the younger move faster than lightening, the furniture would be a detriment.

[Crusin6]

I left my ten year old with her 4 yo sis in the cabin. she knows there's no need to answer the door because I have the key and she helps at home so she use to it .

you were very lucky indeed that nothing happened...10 is too young and there is no denying that...again you were very lucky...if you tried that at home your kids could easily be taken from you...or at the very least you would have some explaining to do if anything happened....like the 10yo choked on food or fell...or simply forgot to watch the sibling....of course you may have an extremely mature 10yo..but I can tell you this...a parent in my town did leave a 10yo alone one morning at home and told him to study..then she went to work...well, the kid got pissed at having to study..called her at work and made a commotion....then continued to harass the mother and called 911....yep....CPS to the rescue..and several court dates later....child back at home....so, I am sure your 10 yo is mature..but still...

 

I wouldn't brag about what you did.

[B and C Blake]

Should the issue come up, push a chair or couch in front of the balcony door. The older child should be mature enough to know not to mess with it, and should the younger move faster than lightening, the furniture would be a detriment.

 

LOL I like that thinking. I can remember being tortured like that when I was being babysat by my older brothers and sisters. But it was to keep my bratty self out not in.

[H82seaUgo]

I left my ten year old with her 4 yo sis in the cabin. she knows there's no need to answer the door because I have the key and she helps at home so she use to it .

 

eek!!!!

 

not cool.

 

did you have a do not disturb sign on the door at least?

[MissDiva1]

nope...the first post mentions the cost of babysitting after 10pm...

 

but I ain't arguing with you...you're right...I'm wrong...happy..great...

 

ciao

 

 

No they said they would probably hang out on the balcony and use babysitting after 10 in which they charge........doesn't mean they aren't paying the son......

 

I'm right:confused: What is this? I don't know anything about this family and neither do you......it's their call.....no need to make snarky remarks.....

[MissDiva1]

because I will be attempting to put together a family reunion cruise (in a few years)with close to 61 family members. At present time my immediate family is 61 people ranging in age 6 mths to 64. This includes my siblings, spouses, children, childrens children and even childrens childrens children.

I could really care less what people do or don't do with their children unless it directly effects me. As I am not one of those whistle blowers that call the police over dumb stuff,

 

I am merely looking for thoughts on this mainly because the kids were left alone in a BALCONY stateroom. As I know most of my family would prefer balconies.

 

 

I'm not sure I understand? Your family members need help in raising their children?

[B and C Blake]

No they said they would probably hang out on the balcony and use babysitting after 10 in which they charge........doesn't mean they aren't paying the son......

 

I'm right:confused: What is this? I don't know anything about this family and neither do you......it's their call.....no need to make snarky remarks.....

 

In the review they stated they used babysitting 1 time, the mother was not feeling well another night, they chilled on balcony 1 night but the 4 night they put kids to sleep and went out to casino or partying.

[MissDiva1]

In the review they stated they used babysitting 1 time, the mother was not feeling well another night, they chilled on balcony 1 night but the 4 night they put kids to sleep and went out to casino or partying.

 

So........

[B and C Blake]

I'm not sure I understand? Your family members need help in raising their children?

 

LOL .. well yes some of them just might. I can only speak for my 2 DD, 1 of which made me a granny 6 mths ago.

 

But I do have some questionable great nieces who have kids... :eek: I would be locked up is all I'm going to say.