Teen program and my 18 year old senior

[Another ship trip]

As other people have said, they may or may not allow her into the teen club, depending on the # of teens on the ship.

Folks in the 18-21 age group are all too often the forgotten cruisers, since they can't drink or gamble, and older inibrietated passengers can get them in trouble in a number of ways.

Most folks in that age group are so tech savvy, I've suggested to some of them that they set up a facebook page, twitter acct, social networking site of yhe moment r even a roll call on here for just that age group

 

Very true. My 21 year old college senior didn't meet anyone interesting in his age range this cruise. He doesn't like the disco, (hates all the grinding dance that goes on), but does love music and instead found the piano bar fun, some trivia challenges, and the comedy shows. But the cruise line does a poor job of getting the 18-23 group (college age) together. They had a "meet and greet" one night and no one showed up. He still had fun, mingled with the older adults, but would have preferred kids his own age. (and yes, I call 18-22 year olds "kids" who are in college). I know they are legally adults, but they don't have the same interests as 30, 40, 50 somethings. They could benefit from a few structured activities besides the disco for them too.

[arpie05]

She is an adult now. My guess she already used that line on you. Time for her to learn how to socialize with people her age.

 

I agree this is HARSH! Seriously! Yes legally she is an adult but still in high school. And the older group is 15-17 just like their other HS friends so of course they want to.

 

My son (16) told me that they've let other kids in at 18/19 (yes 19 can be HS depending on when they started K) that could prove still in HS. THis arguement has been done. Nothing different than an 18/19 hs student hanging out with his 16/17 HS friends - just like at home. I would much rather my 18 yr old hang out in O2 than in the casino.... but my son now at 16 is starting to pass for 21++ :( So sometimes kids do look older (his best friend at 12 looked 18 but hasn't changed much since then)

[YubaSutter]

Wow could you be more condescending? Didn't ask for your personal definition. An 18-year old high school student is still a kid!

 

 

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18 year olds are adults. They can vote, go into the military, or go to prison with the rest of the adults.( even if they are still in high school)

[Another ship trip]

18 year olds are adults. They can vote, go into the military, or go to prison with the rest of the adults.( even if they are still in high school)

 

We get that they are numerically and legally adults. It doesn't mean that emotionally or socially they are now ready to change their friendship groups to 40 year olds with whom they have little in common.

 

My young son loves to talk adult topics like politics for example. He probably knows more about politics and candidates than most adults. But he has no life experiences in the workforce, doesnt have a mortgage, doesn't have a wife or family, doesn't have bills, and is still in college. He is still becoming the adult I hope for him to be. They are still relatively naive in all the ways of the world at 18-22. It's a process. They still need their friends who are around the same age which is quite normal in the maturation process.

[Name Of The Game]

18 year olds are adults. They can vote, go into the military, or go to prison with the rest of the adults.( even if they are still in high school)

 

That's true but many adults, particularly males, and I am one, have a mindset several years younger.

[CzarTwon]

Very true. My 21 year old college senior didn't meet anyone interesting in his age range this cruise. He doesn't like the disco, (hates all the grinding dance that goes on), but does love music and instead found the piano bar fun, some trivia challenges, and the comedy shows. But the cruise line does a poor job of getting the 18-23 group (college age) together. They had a "meet and greet" one night and no one showed up. He still had fun, mingled with the older adults, but would have preferred kids his own age. (and yes, I call 18-22 year olds "kids" who are in college). I know they are legally adults, but they don't have the same interests as 30, 40, 50 somethings. They could benefit from a few structured activities besides the disco for them too.

 

I agree. I went on the oasis of the seas last August & I had just turned 21 in June. Besides eating & playing basketball in the day time, the night life I found really boring. I just met a bunch of 24-40 year old married couples/ College graduates & sat at the bar with Bahama mamas with them. Now I will be 22 going on the Carnival Freedom this August & I hope I will have the pleasure to party with college students like myself!

[Cruzin2paradise09]

18 year olds are adults. They can vote, go into the military, or go to prison with the rest of the adults.( even if they are still in high school)

 

And 16 year olds can be tried as adults in court ... what the heck is your point?

[peepaw]

I am afraid that there are going to be some suprised early grandparents on this page, raising some suprise grandchildren. But of course the adult 18 year old parents can more that afford the housing and care! They are adults!

[Almost Packed]

Yes, 18 is a legal consenting adult in the eyes of the law.

 

My kid can join the military, drop out of school, vote, consent to medical treatment etc.

 

But, for right now, my 18 year old still lives at home, goes to high school, hangs with friends, plays sports and video games and has a part time job.

 

But his idea of fun and mine sometimes are a little different.

 

And many parents have the same complaint for this age group. I really wish CCL would have something a little more structured for this age group.

[Cruzin2paradise09]

I am afraid that there are going to be some suprised early grandparents on this page, raising some suprise grandchildren. But of course the adult 18 year old parents can more that afford the housing and care! They are adults!

 

Precisely! What is funnier is that although an 18 year old can vote, join the military, etc., they cannot sign any legal contract by themself, I.e., rental agreement, auto loan, etc.

 

 

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[consmarci]

My 18 year old went on a Princess cruise last year with our family and was refused to be in the teen club. They explained that if anything happened with her and another kid and she was accused of something, legally she is an adult and that can have serious repurcussions. The 18-21 year old group "leader" told the kids they must stay away from the younger group for this reason. In this society where people will sue others for just about anything, it may be better to not put your child in the teen club. There should be other 18-21 year olds for her to hang with and you can ask the cruise director to organize some things if they aren't already. Don't risk it in my opinion. You don't know the other teen kids and their families and don't know who wants to cause trouble and who doesn't. Not worth the risk.

[serene56]

Was she 17 and in the Club? I'm concerned if they do not allow my 18 yr old to join in. That's the concern if there isn't staff kinda helping them get to know each other, or setting up a meeting place (at least at the beginning of the cruise) so they can all meet. I just want his first cruise to be fun! (not too much fun lol)

 

Its VERY important that the kids attend the first meeting the first night. Make it mandatory if your kid does not want to go.

 

Orientation/ice breaker kind of deal. The rest of the week the kids tend to hang out together