Method for removing kids from the Adult pool and Jacuzzi...

[Skeeter1602]

Sad, but true :( There are signs everywhere stating no drinks in the pools and hot tubs... and they seem pretty quick to enforce it...

 

As for kids...we have done many things, including getting security ourselves, telling the kids it's only for adults, locating the parents (shouting matches have followed :rolleyes: ), resorting to "acting like adults" ;) ... anything that works. Getting security is usually the easiest, if they can be found :rolleyes: On the Miracle, they were ALL OVER IT... other ships, you hardly saw security (until someone stepped foot in the hot tub/pool with a drink, or someone had a small radio playing :rolleyes: )

 

<<On the Miracle, they were ALL OVER IT... >>

 

You are so right about that Lucy. On my Miracle cruise there was a security guard (I forget his name, but he was from the Phillipines) posted all day back at the the Adults only Orpheus Pool on the aft deck. We hung out there most of the time on sea days. The kids would come in there to get ice cream, and if they hung out too long he would shag them out. I wish I could remember his name. He and the bartender Rolando Aquino kept us all in stitches most of the time. I noticed a lot of the Crew from the bridge would come back there during the day and chat. It seemed to be the place to take your break.

 

Mark

 

Mark

[DqALEX]

They'd ask me to leave too! no doubt!

Me too. They would tell me to get out. I dont lose sleep over kids in a hot tub or pool on a ship. One think I hate is a loud drunk at the card table in the Casino.

[Calicruiser101]

I am sailing on the Pride (second time, 3 years ago) and I was wondering is the Poseidon area on the Lido deck adults only. It seemed like last time I saw a sign saying it was adult's only but saw a lot of kids in the area. I could be wrong. Why if it is an area reserved for adult's only do parent's let their kids go there? I have a 10 year old DD and I know I would never allow her to go in a restricted area, what type of role-model would I be?

[popcorngal]

Not sure about the Pride, but I do know that on her sister ships the Legend and Miracle, the far aft pool and hot tub are indeed marked for adults only. They definitely had security out there making sure the kids got their ice cream and left.

[chitown cruisers]

LOL you are correct about the baseball.. Baby Ruth is a chocolate bar that looks like a turd:D :p

Billy Murray ate one in the Movie Caddy Shack.......he was sanitizing the pool after they thought it was a turd.

[momofzeke]

Not sure about the Pride, but I do know that on her sister ships the Legend and Miracle, the far aft pool and hot tub are indeed marked for adults only. They definitely had security out there making sure the kids got their ice cream and left.

 

Yes, the Pride also has the aft pool and hot tub designated as adults only.

 

Calicruiser: I can't remember if it is called Poseidon but that sounds right. I only know that it is the aft pool.

[Iggipolka]

I have, however, noticed they are quick to tell adults that they can not have cocktails in the pools or Jacuzzi's.

 

Anyone else have any other approaches they want to share...?

 

Simple, hand a cocktail to the kids in the jacuzzi!

[2Ports]

but a mean temper!! ;)

 

Got that right! :eek:

[Skeeter1602]

Billy Murray ate one in the Movie Caddy Shack.......he was sanitizing the pool after they thought it was a turd.

 

That movie is a Classic!!!! Still to this day I enjoy watching it.:D

[Calicruiser101]

Simple, hand a cocktail to the kids in the jacuzzi!

What a great idea.:D While you are sitting there, quitely ask the child if he could hold your drink for a minute. That should get security over there pretty fast.:D

[mapsmith]

We came up with another tonite at dinner. (What can I say, we sometimes think differently)

 

Simple, Have Granny enter the Hot Tub Topless. That should make everyone scatter.

 

Although I do like the idea of Speedos over Depends, but would the kids really understand Depends.

[crystalblue0610]

So I take it because of kids I should stay out of all water on the ship except for the shower:rolleyes:

[DqALEX]

We came up with another tonite at dinner. (What can I say, we sometimes think differently)

 

Simple, Have Granny enter the Hot Tub Topless. That should make everyone scatter.

 

Although I do like the idea of Speedos over Depends, but would the kids really understand Depends.

OH MY GOD I would never cruise again if I saw that

[1BDNANA]

If I want the kids out of the hot tub I just grab my hubby and start makin out... (Come here baby you are so hot ..I want to take you right now..It's gettin hot in here so take off all your clothes...ect.) Kids fly out like popcorn. I guess two old(er) people gettin freaky in the hot tub just makes them want to run for the hills.Works every time for me...(and it's fun too.)

[vfb2girls]

What I don't understand is why would parents want their children in the adults only pool or hot tubs? I certainly wouldn't want my grandchildren exposed to some of the things that us adults do when we have had to much to drink. And even if there isn't a lot of alcohol involved, the conversations that go on is usually not very children friendly.

[mgm61]

I have had so much fun reading these posts. Our only cruise has been on the Disney when it was in Long Beach 05. They had a kid area, a family area and an adult area. It worked out pretty good. We had an 18 yo and a 16 yo so we were able to get away with it. But when the kids would hop in the Adult pool there were told "out".

Besides with Disney there was so much going on for the kids they had plenty to do.

[MrPete]

We came up with another tonite at dinner. (What can I say, we sometimes think differently)

 

Simple, Have Granny enter the Hot Tub Topless. That should make everyone scatter.

 

Although I do like the idea of Speedos over Depends, but would the kids really understand Depends.

 

Yeah, but the mothers may come scrambling to get their kids out of the water, just like that beach scene in Jaws. :eek:

[Calicruiser101]

So I take it because of kids I should stay out of all water on the ship except for the shower:rolleyes:

What do you mean???

[Skeeter1602]

I think this all boils down to a ship is a BIG place, with lots of activities for all, and places for all of these. I think Kids have just as much right to be on a ship as I do, but there are places where they are NOT welcome. It is POSTED so. I enjoyed being on the aft deck of the ship because it was adults only, and I was glad the Miracle security enforced this. I would have gotten really annoyed if there were kids running around (mostly un-supervised) like they were by the other pools. I did not like the parents that tried to bringtheir kids into the adult only area and think it was OK just because they were with them, then have a fit when they were asked to take their kids elsewhere. I bet they would have had a fit if a smoker fired up in a non smoking area around their kids! Sorry folks when I am on vacation and want to get away from your kids by going to an adults only area please respect that, and not force them on me.

 

I certainly think a lot of kids would not like me hanging out in Club 02, or at the teen disco, or trying to participate at Camp Carnival.

 

Sorry if I seem cruel, but don't understand why some people think rules don't apply to them, don't supervise their children, or take offense when a rule is enforced, but be the first one to complain about someone else breaking a rule around their kids. For example being in an adult pool with your child, then complaining to security that someone is drinking in the pool. Etc, etc.........Here is my method of keeping kids out of the adult pool. Parents that is YOUR job not mine, not Carnival's, but when you force it to be mine, or Carnival's don't take offense!!!

 

OK off my soapbox now:D

[marthalt]

What I don't understand is why would parents want their children in the adults only pool or hot tubs? I certainly wouldn't want my grandchildren exposed to some of the things that us adults do when we have had to much to drink. And even if there isn't a lot of alcohol involved, the conversations that go on is usually not very children friendly.

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That was my first thought exactly!

[Calicruiser101]

I think this all boils down to a ship is a BIG place, with lots of activities for all, and places for all of these. I think Kids have just as much right to be on a ship as I do, but there are places where they are NOT welcome. It is POSTED so. I enjoyed being on the aft deck of the ship because it was adults only, and I was glad the Miracle security enforced this. I would have gotten really annoyed if there were kids running around (mostly un-supervised) like they were by the other pools. I did not like the parents that tried to bringtheir kids into the adult only area and think it was OK just because they were with them, then have a fit when they were asked to take their kids elsewhere. I bet they would have had a fit if a smoker fired up in a non smoking area around their kids! Sorry folks when I am on vacation and want to get away from your kids by going to an adults only area please respect that, and not force them on me.

 

I certainly think a lot of kids would not like me hanging out in Club 02, or at the teen disco, or trying to participate at Camp Carnival.

 

Sorry if I seem cruel, but don't understand why some people think rules don't apply to them, don't supervise their children, or take offense when a rule is enforced, but be the first one to complain about someone else breaking a rule around their kids. For example being in an adult pool with your child, then complaining to security that someone is drinking in the pool. Etc, etc.........Here is my method of keeping kids out of the adult pool. Parents that is YOUR job not mine, not Carnival's, but when you force it to be mine, or Carnival's don't take offense!!!

 

OK off my soapbox now:D

Great post. I have a 10 year old DD, and if she is off at Camp Carnival, the adults only area is a great place to hang out. Why is it some parent's don't seem to follow the rules or think they don't apply to them and their kids? As for you joining Camp Carnival, I think parent's would frown on that and probably the first ones to complain would be the ones who bring their kids into the adults only area:eek: Very ammusing point you made though.:D

[Skeeter1602]

Great post. I have a 10 year old DD, and if she is off at Camp Carnival, the adults only area is a great place to hang out. Why is it some parent's don't seem to follow the rules or think they don't apply to them and their kids? As for you joining Camp Carnival, I think parent's would frown on that and probably the first ones to complain would be the ones who bring their kids into the adults only area:eek: Very ammusing point you made though.:D

 

Thanks for your understanding!:)

 

This whole post stemmed from a conversation I had over the weekend with a bunch of friends at an event. Two of my friends were telling stories of the kids and parents they have to deal with day after day in their jobs. One is a School teacher, the other a Day care center owner. I was shocked to hear what goes on these days when it comes to the whole Parent, Child, School, or Day Care dynamic. They both said they are scared for our future because these kids run the household. It all revolves around them, and no one can tell them different. They get told all the time by Parents that it is not their job to discipline their kids, but expect them to deal with their kids behavior even though no one is handing out any kind of discipline at home!

 

They tell them all the time that a reprimand is not part of their duties as an educator?!?!?!?! *****? A reprimand from someone in authority IS an education! These kids are going to be in for a RUDE wake up call when they get into the real world and realize that authority figures set the rules and Mommy and Daddy aren't there to cover for them anymore. It's really sad what may happen to these kids (the same ones that are allowed to "Hang in the adult only hot tub with Mommy and or Daddy, signs and security be damned).

 

Karen the school teacher feels at a loss because of the neurotic behavior some of her students display due mostly to the parents smothering them out of fear that the "world is going to get them" (and we can't offend these kids........ <LOL>), and her fear of saying the wrong things to the wrong child and getting sued. How sad is that?

 

As for me I am tired of it. As I said in my other post these Parents need to stop being friends to their kids and start being Parents. Being afraid of your kids and letting them get away with everything is WRONG. I NEVER was allowed to get away with a lot of the crap I see these kids get away with today. When I got in trouble with an authority figure my Parents would listen to both sides and almost always I got in trouble! Why? Because I was WRONG! My parents knew it, I knew it, and they didn't cover for me. I paid the price to the authority figure, and to my Parents. In hindsight I wouldn't change a thing!:)

 

OK second time getting off my soapbox:D

[mom2NnB]

Skeeter - I know I don't want my 5 or 11 yr old around the adult pools hearing any of the conversations I'm sure are going on.

 

Not trying to start any figths, but can we now please tell all these people who "need" to go to Camp Carnival to do the Build A Buddy to stay away. This is a "kid" zone and they don't belong there. There are very few kid only places and I dont think they should go to the Camp just because they want to make a stuffed animal.

[tbrown]

I will admit I will be there on our next cruise. Build the buddy and move on. Now for kids in the hot tub three words. Here fishy fishy. :D

[mom2NnB]

but how does going and moving on make it any different than a kid going into the hot tub for a few mins and moving on?