Is this safe? or Against policy?

[itchin2cruz]

my parents had a better stocked bar in their basement than most night clubs (Back in the day when people gave bottles and cartons of cigarettes as gifts and entertained a lot at home ) never a lock in sight and never had a problem.

 

I have a few bottles and quite a few bottles of wine on a small bartop wine rack combo in my dining room and always have beer in the fridge . Never had a problem.

 

 

Why should a mini bar in a cruise ship cabin be any different. You talk to your kids and lay down the law at home and you let them know the same applies on a ship

 

I agree. My fridge is always stocked with beer, Medicine isn't under lock and key (neither are my cigs) and naughty stuff can easily be ordered from my tv. I have never had a problem so why would I on a cruise ship? If I was going to keep my kids away from every single temptation/danger in this world I might as well lock them in a padded room while wearing a straight jacket. (with a guard outside the room 24/7)

[babyher]

I agree. My fridge is always stocked with beer, Medicine isn't under lock and key (neither are my cigs) and naughty stuff can easily be ordered from my tv. I have never had a problem so why would I on a cruise ship? If I was going to keep my kids away from every single temptation/danger in this world I might as well lock them in a padded room while wearing a straight jacket. (with a guard outside the room 24/7)

 

Same in my house too.

 

Yes when the kids were very very little and getting into everything whe put certain up high out of reach and a child lock on the cabinet under the sink with all the cleaning stuff.

 

But by 12 , they should know better after a talking too

[itchin2cruz]

Same in my house too.

 

Yes when the kids were very very little and getting into everything whe put certain up high out of reach and a child lock on the cabinet under the sink with all the cleaning stuff.

 

But by 12 , they should know better after a talking too

 

and of course the medicines are up high and out of reach for my 2 year old as well and the cleaning stuff is locked up.

 

I'd rather teach my child to learn how to swim than wait til the boat is sinking and make him have to figure it out on his own.

[melli_fera]

I'd rather teach my child to learn how to swim than wait til the boat is sinking and make him have to figure it out on his own.

 

Brilliant. :D

[babyher]

and of course the medicines are up high and out of reach for my 2 year old as well and the cleaning stuff is locked up.

 

I'd rather teach my child to learn how to swim than wait til the boat is sinking and make him have to figure it out on his own.

 

 

 

I like you.....you think just like me *LOL* :)

[hlb76]

Well shame on me for really reading 6 pages of this.... really shame on me for posting on this non-sense thread.

 

I would leave my son to sit for his sibling even on a cruise ship while I went to a late show or had a drink or spent some time on the casino. If I was leaving my son to watch his sibling it's a no brainer I trusted him and his judgement. I would also set down rules.

 

My kids are far from 2 anymore they are 11 and 16 and we have left them alone together and seperate in the cabin alone over different cruises. Sometimes it was for a quick pizza run sometimes longer like a show. This year they will have there own cabin. I trust them and they have cruised enough to know my rules. We will be having the dreded "talk" again over and over before and during our cruise.

 

As far as all the "you never knows"... well it can happen anywhere? Does it make it right NO but it sure could. I also babysat at a young age and I was normally taken to their home which was not always in my neighborhood. I had no idea who there neighbors where. I did my job and me and the kids turned out fine. There are bad people who do bad things and it can happen anywhere. Even going to the rest room can be unsafe yet we still go right?

 

Now about the smoke filled halls and such.. The chance troubles at sea are slim but there chance is there. But the chances of things happening at home are just as common. Unexpected weather can strike. Gas line could break. Stove could be left on. I could go on all day. So leaving your child to baby sit at home is no safer than leaving them on the ship. At least on a ship there are trained persons to help. Alone at home you would have to hope your neighbors are around or 911 gets there fast enough.

 

But I better end this now before I go on anymore. This is all such sillyness

[Raylynn]

Let me throw my 2 cents worth in here... I would not do it, but then, I'm very overprotective of my kids. The stranger danger and the balcony would do it for me. Also seems unfair to the 12 yr. old. This is his vacation also. I know there will be people who say they need to be responsible and helping at home is fine but vacation is vacation. Pay the sitter. Also in my opinion, if you have to ask someone else if it's the right thing to do, it usually isn't.

I also have a question, I see "quotes" on here that the original posts don't show up, why can't I see all the posts?

[MissDiva1]

and of course the medicines are up high and out of reach for my 2 year old as well and the cleaning stuff is locked up.

 

I'd rather teach my child to learn how to swim than wait til the boat is sinking and make him have to figure it out on his own.

 

Simply put.......

[itchin2cruz]

I agree this post in nonsense but it's keeping me entertained while my 6 year old is chasing the ice cream and my 2 year old is watching Debbie Does Dallas oops, I mean Dora the Explorer

 

That was bad, I know :)

[MissDiva1]

Let me throw my 2 cents worth in here... I would not do it, but then, I'm very overprotective of my kids. The stranger danger and the balcony would do it for me. Also seems unfair to the 12 yr. old. This is his vacation also. I know there will be people who say they need to be responsible and helping at home is fine but vacation is vacation. Pay the sitter. Also in my opinion, if you have to ask someone else if it's the right thing to do, it usually isn't.

I also have a question, I see "quotes" on here that the original posts don't show up, why can't I see all the posts?

 

 

I am a overprotective mom also.......but I won't shelter my kids from the real world......

[itchin2cruz]

I take precautions. I still do not let my 6 year old son go into a public restroom by himself (especially the mens and I know bad things can happen in both). I get some strange looks in the women's restroom sometimes because he looks much bigger than 6. I just try and use a little common sense. I'm not even saying that I necessarily would leave my 12 year old and 2 year old in the cabin alone. I am saying I think there is nothing wrong with it and it is up to the parties involved, not me. I have not yet been in that situation so I do not know what I would do. I do know that I know my kids and the relationship we have and that I would be the best person to make that decision if I was in that situation and I really wouldn't give a damn what other people thought.

[babyher]

I agree this post in nonsense but it's keeping me entertained while my 6 year old is chasing the ice cream and my 2 year old is watching Debbie Does Dallas oops, I mean Dora the Explorer

 

That was bad, I know :)

 

 

oh gosh its nice and quiet here

 

DD managed to get the "child proof cap" off the Seconal bottle (My little angel is so advanced ) :)

 

So its gonna be "Nap Time" til til about 11pm

 

Ok I am bad too

[jks336]

I read a review and the following was posted ...

 

 

we put DD to bed (who is 2) and give DS (who 12) the walkie talkie. even if she woke up she was in a crib and would start yelling bubba. so even if she did manage to get out of the crib, she wouldn't be able to open the door to the cabin. they are spring loaded and her big brother would get to her first. he would call us at every sound. we just told him if she wasn't awake not to worry about it. we all make sounds when we sleep.

 

we would never just leave her in the room by herself. if we didn't have him (DS)we would probably just hang on our balcony some and also use the baby sitting service camp carnival provides after 10pm they charge you.

 

 

Mind you this family was booked in a ocean view suite w/ balcony.

 

I personally would never leave a 12 yr old alone with a 2 yr old in stateroom, but that is me. But what about a stateroom with a balcony?

 

Thoughts....

Policy....

 

 

I baby sat at 12 yrs old. and personally, with her sleeping in a crib and the brother there to call on walkie talky and/or the cs desk i would be ok with it. door locked and do not disturb sign on door. alot really depends too on how the 12 yr old behave, agewise etc.

[H82seaUgo]

reading this thread, and rereading, confirms why there are shows like cops on the air, or were.

 

seems like we sail among some of its stars.

 

and how sad they still can't find that littel girl, madeline.

[jennmaybe]

One must consider the potential dangers of leaving the kids alone....to save a few bucks on babysitting:eek:

 

My thoughts exactly. It's not about the maturity level, it's about whether or not a 12 yr old would be calm in an emergency situation and know exactly what to do.

 

My DD is 13 and I would never leave her alone by herself or with a younger sibling. We would never want to put her in that kind of situation in the event an emergency occured. That is too much for a child to go through. What if the 2 yr old was to be choking on something? Do all 12 yr olds know CPR? What if a tragedy occured? How would that 12 yr old live with that for the rest of her life?

[MissDiva1]

My thoughts exactly. It's not about the maturity level, it's about whether or not a 12 yr old would be calm in an emergency situation and know exactly what to do.

 

My DD is 13 and I would never leave her alone by herself or with a younger sibling. We would never want to put her in that kind of situation in the event an emergency occured. That is too much for a child to go through. What if the 2 yr old was to be choking on something? Do all 12 yr olds know CPR? What if a tragedy occured? How would that 12 yr old live with that for the rest of her life?

 

 

I would hope by 13 they would know how to make an emergency call .......if not than you are right they have no business babysitting or being by themselves until they are capable of this.

For christ sake people........we are talking a couple of hours and mom and dad are just a couple decks away.......it's not like they are just throwing them a 2 year old and saying hera ya go......raise him:rolleyes:

[MissDiva1]

reading this thread, and rereading, confirms why there are shows like cops on the air, or were.

 

seems like we sail among some of its stars.

 

and how sad they still can't find that littel girl, madeline.

 

If this is your way of being insulting.......you need to try a little harder:rolleyes:

[GaNavy]

I was babysitting at 12, without walkie-talkies, for parents who were not within walking distance of home.

 

Me too, and they weren't my parents, i.e., I wasn't babysitting my siblings.

 

I think the parents would know whether their 12-yo son could be trusted with baby sis. I don't see a problem here.

[babyher]

My thoughts exactly. It's not about the maturity level, it's about whether or not a 12 yr old would be calm in an emergency situation and know exactly what to do.

 

My DD is 13 and I would never leave her alone by herself or with a younger sibling. We would never want to put her in that kind of situation in the event an emergency occured. That is too much for a child to go through. What if the 2 yr old was to be choking on something? Do all 12 yr olds know CPR? What if a tragedy occured? How would that 12 yr old live with that for the rest of her life?

 

 

 

What if you left the kids with an adult and the adult had a massive heart atack while babysitting? Or the adult started choking?

 

You can't shield these kids from every variable of tragedy on the planet.

[H82seaUgo]

I would hope by 13 they would know how to make an emergency call .......if not than you are right they have no business babysitting or being by themselves until they are capable of this.

For christ sake people........we are talking a couple of hours and mom and dad are just a couple decks away.......it's not like they are just throwing them a 2 year old and saying hera ya go......raise him:rolleyes:

 

ever been in an emergency where everyone leaves their post? who does a 12 year old call anyway. who would you call if you heard those nasty sirens?

 

or how about like on the miracle way back in 2004 when "abandon ship" came over the loudspeakers all over the ship?

 

and then as those fire doors close, keeping you on one side, and your child on the other.

[babyher]

reading this thread, and rereading, confirms why there are shows like cops on the air, or were.

 

seems like we sail among some of its stars.

 

and how sad they still can't find that littel girl, madeline.

 

 

 

Yes children are always safer when they are with their parents .

 

At least they found Caylee Anthony :(

[itchin2cruz]

If this is your way of being insulting.......you need to try a little harder:rolleyes:

 

agree lol

[jkfreeman33]

I was the neighborhood babysitter at 12 and in high demand.

That's a perfect age for babysitting. Once the 12 year old hits 15 or 16 and they start to notice boys.....forget babysitting on the weekends.

[itchin2cruz]

I would hope by 13 they would know how to make an emergency call .......if not than you are right they have no business babysitting or being by themselves until they are capable of this.

For christ sake people........we are talking a couple of hours and mom and dad are just a couple decks away.......it's not like they are just throwing them a 2 year old and saying hera ya go......raise him:rolleyes:

 

agree again. 13? A teenager should be perfectly capable of babysitting. I let my 6 year old watch my 2 year old while I'm taking a shower. Granted I'm right down the hall in my tiny house and usually leave the door open but anything can happen to anyone at any time and that is plenty long enough for a 2 year old to choke. You can't shield a child from absolutely everything. What joy is there in living if you are afraid to do absolutely anything and evidentally you are if you are teaching your children to live the same way.

[jennmaybe]

A 12 yr old is a child......and a child has no business being responsible for another child while the parents go off for a drink and relax or do whatever else it is they are wanting to do without the kids, even for a couple of hours.