SugarStar00 Posted April 23, 2013 #1 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Probably going to start WW3 here but I'm curious, On my last cruise there were quite a few families on the ship, and on several occasions I was unable to get a seat at a bar (atrium, lido) because there were children sitting on the stools hanging out with their parents. I didn't say anything at the time, but does anyone else think this is inappropriate? A bar to me is a place for those who are of drinking age to be and not 8 and 10 year olds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted April 23, 2013 #2 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Nuthin ever new here on Cruise Critic. :rolleyes: Like I said the last time, they are paying customers and have just as much right to be there (especially with the 'rents) as anyone else does. Ain't no sody shops on board, that's were they sell the pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted April 23, 2013 #3 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Is your fare any different than theirs? Why would you think you can claim possession of a chair being used by others. They may be getting a drink just like you are. There's no self service soda dispensers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarStar00 Posted April 23, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I suppose its not really the seat that bothers me, there's plenty other places but it just doesn't seem right for a child to be belly up to the bar. Guess you are right about the soda though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howielovescruisin Posted April 23, 2013 #5 Share Posted April 23, 2013 My teenage daughter had a bigger bar tab, than my wife and I last cruise. She loves her mocktails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted April 23, 2013 #6 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I have brought my kids to bars many times(ship or no ship) and let them sit on the stools. If it is crowded and someone needs to get in and get a drink, I will make them move, we are always considerate. But if someone thinks they need to move just because it is "inappropriate", I am more than happy to discuss it. But for some reason, that never seems to happen..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted April 23, 2013 #7 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I do find it amusing when these parents stink eye the guys drinking adult beverages, using adult language when discussing adult topics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfecura Posted April 23, 2013 #8 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I agree with ya, OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner15km Posted April 23, 2013 #9 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I bring my underage granddaughter with me and would not have her sit on a bar stool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted April 23, 2013 #10 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Regardless of where they sit I think children at/in the bar is fine in the daytime 11-6pm on a family cruise, any later or a more adult type bar isnt really appropriate. Children are often round adults and alcohol at various occasions so why should a family bar/pub be any different? Over here most bars/pubs are also restaurants so theres a 'kids out at 7' rule due to drinking getting heavier and sexual tension getting higher. Which I agree with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherpharm Posted April 23, 2013 #11 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I do find it amusing when these parents stink eye the guys drinking adult beverages, using adult language when discussing adult topics. Absolutely. I don't care if kids sit there, but parents should realize that a "bar" is not a "kid friendly" place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsfamily Posted April 23, 2013 #12 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I brought my kids to bar/restaurants the whole time they were growing up. When very young we were there for a few minutes, see friends and head home. When a bit older we would allow them to sit at the bar before 5ish, if no one else was around or just a few friends... if the area was busy they NEVER sat at the bar. When teens they would sit in a booth (their choice). I always wonder what parents are thinking when they have 5-10 year old sitting at the bar after 7ish or so? It is annoying and does not matter if it's on a cruise or the local bar. Living in a tourist area we see it from time to time. Most of the places have either an 8 or 9pm curfew for under 18 in the bar area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted April 23, 2013 #13 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I do find it amusing when these parents stink eye the guys drinking adult beverages, using adult language when discussing adult topics. "Adult" language is never appropriate in a mixed crowd that has either women or children and the majority of adult men. I was always taught never to swear in front of a women! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachChik Posted April 23, 2013 #14 Share Posted April 23, 2013 IMO I don't think a cruise ship bar and a land bar are comparable. However i do believe that unless you are going to purchase a drink you should not sit at the actual bar. I think the general seating area is open to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talex831 Posted April 23, 2013 #15 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Considering there is no where else for my 6 y/o to get his soda and if he stands, he is shorter than the bar and cannot be seen to be waited on, I have no problem with him sitting on a stool. Carnival has set it up in this fashion and until they offer soda elsewhere, it ain't gonna change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted April 23, 2013 #16 Share Posted April 23, 2013 "Adult" language is never appropriate in a mixed crowd that has either women or children and the majority of adult men. I was always taught never to swear in front of a women! Then stay away during college basketball finals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybluecruiser Posted April 23, 2013 #17 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Probably going to start WW3 here but I'm curious, On my last cruise there were quite a few families on the ship, and on several occasions I was unable to get a seat at a bar (atrium, lido) because there were children sitting on the stools hanging out with their parents. I didn't say anything at the time, but does anyone else think this is inappropriate? A bar to me is a place for those who are of drinking age to be and not 8 and 10 year olds. I can only speak on behalf off myself but when I cruise with my nieces and nephew they have to go to the bar to use their soda card. So that could be one reason kids are sitting at bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfecura Posted April 23, 2013 #18 Share Posted April 23, 2013 "Adult" language is never appropriate in a mixed crowd that has either women or children and the majority of adult men. I was always taught never to swear in front of a women! Oh jeez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROUCHPUSS Posted April 23, 2013 #19 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I don't think children should be at certain bars at certain times. Like the punchliner bar after 9pm the piano bar after 10-11 gets a lot adult orientated later in the night. Most bars sure but there are limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted April 23, 2013 #20 Share Posted April 23, 2013 No problem with children sitting at bars on cruise ships. :) LuLu ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn6743 Posted April 23, 2013 #21 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I have to disagree! Even on Disney Cruises they will not allow kids in the bar areas...just like they don't allow adults in the kid zones.. Not that I would ever want to hang out in there ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taszmom Posted April 23, 2013 #22 Share Posted April 23, 2013 THere are bars (here in FLA) that don't allow children to sit at the bar. I guess my thoughts are later in the evening is adult time/adult conversation and I would sit somewhere else with her. Sitting at the bar vs waiting for a soda/mocktail is a different thing. I think sometimes there are conversations at the bar that are not appropriate for children. As a parent, I think it is our place to decide when it is appropriate or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddybarehead Posted April 23, 2013 #23 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Considering there is no where else for my 6 y/o to get his soda and if he stands, he is shorter than the bar and cannot be seen to be waited on, I have no problem with him sitting on a stool. Carnival has set it up in this fashion and until they offer soda elsewhere, it ain't gonna change. ^ nuf said Talex. Oh jeez. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted April 23, 2013 #24 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I have to disagree! Even on Disney Cruises they will not allow kids in the bar areas...just like they don't allow adults in the kid zones.. Not that I would ever want to hang out in there ;) Disney is so different then other cruise lines that no one really cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn6743 Posted April 24, 2013 #25 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Point I made is that there are places for kids and places for adults... Kids don't belong in bars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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