Originally posted by joergr:
I really don't like this kid bashing. In my opinion kids are the reflection of their parents and it is not the Cruise lines responsibility to look after the kids. But kids are part of our society and they have the same right to be on board as everyone else. I'll be taking my kids, but trust me, they won't be running around wild without me knowing it.
The desire to have a place that is "adults only" is not automatically kid-bashing, joergr. You're right, kids have a right to be on board just as everyone else does -- but just like in the rest of society, there are places where they are welcome and places where it is inappropriate for them to be.
Kids should be allowed to be kids...and sometimes that means behavior that some adults have less patience for. It doesn't mean the kids are being brats; it just means they're being kids. But the energy level around even great kids, that you love dearly, can be too much for many adults. Don't begrudge other paying customers the desire for at least one or two places where the pace and energy level is just a couple of bubbles lower! It will give us the chance to recharge our batteries and enjoy the exuberance of the little ones when we're all together in the common areas of the ship.
I thank heavens for parents like you who take care to watch what their children are doing once on board. But, truthfully, not all parents are as diligent as you are. And, as you might suspect, the result is that their children are probably not as well-behaved as yours.
Originally posted by joergr:
I really don't like this kid bashing. In my opinion kids are the reflection of their parents and it is not the Cruise lines responsibility to look after the kids. But kids are part of our society and they have the same right to be on board as everyone else. I'll be taking my kids, but trust me, they won't be running around wild without me knowing it.
The desire to have a place that is "adults only" is not automatically kid-bashing, joergr. You're right, kids have a right to be on board just as everyone else does -- but just like in the rest of society, there are places where they are welcome and places where it is inappropriate for them to be.
Kids should be allowed to be kids...and sometimes that means behavior that some adults have less patience for. It doesn't mean the kids are being brats; it just means they're being kids. But the energy level around even great kids, that you love dearly, can be too much for many adults. Don't begrudge other paying customers the desire for at least one or two places where the pace and energy level is just a couple of bubbles lower! It will give us the chance to recharge our batteries and enjoy the exuberance of the little ones when we're all together in the common areas of the ship.
I thank heavens for parents like you who take care to watch what their children are doing once on board. But, truthfully, not all parents are as diligent as you are. And, as you might suspect, the result is that their children are probably not as well-behaved as yours.
You are soo right....all we want is a Camp Carnival for ADULTS!!!
I would gladly take my top off in exchange for a break from the kids Is that wrong??
Before tops are to be viewed by the public they must be inspected in cabin E181 on SENSATION. on the liberty the Cabin will be announced when the time comes for the October 13th sail away party...
Please stay tuned
I was reading the posts, and I would have to agree they should keep it a kid free zone. There is no reason for kids to be there anyway, there is no pool etc. I don't go up there, but I understand the concept of peace and quiet and a view of the sea.
What?? No topless deck?? Holy crap, what happened??
Sheesh!! that was the only reason we booked on a Carnival ship! Now where are we supposed to go to enjoy some peace and solitude?
Oh, I know..we have a cabin with a private wrap-around balcony!
Seriously though..does anyone know what prompted this decision? It's not the elimination of the deck area itself but more like an elimination of a 'quiet place' for adults and that sucks!!
OK..anyone on the May 6th cruise on the Valor needing deck space to sunbathe topless can contact me by giving 'the sign' at the pool bar after we leave Nassau.
I'll know who you are...
PS..what can we expect as far as a lot of kids being on the May 6th Eastern Caribbean cruise? I may have to bring my stun gun!!
I would gladly take my top off in exchange for a break from the kids Is that wrong??
Before tops are to be viewed by the public they must be inspected in cabin E181 on SENSATION. on the liberty the Cabin will be announced when the time comes for the October 13th sail away party...
Please stay tuned
Is that wrong??
No topless deck?? Holy crap, what happened??
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