Teens on Cruises must be careful

I dont want to worry anyone,but moms and dads-just because you are on a cruise dont get a false sense of security.Just like any other city/place you go to with lots of people teens need to be aware of their surroundings and always have a buddy(not be alone wondering around the ship)A friend of mine confided in me that her teen years ago was raped on a cruise.I am looking forward to my cruise with my teenage daughter and son but if he cannot go with her to the clubs because he is a squeek over the age level then she will not be going alone.Have a safe and enjoyable cruise

Loprey:

Have a safe and enjoyable cruise

I'd say "same to you" but it seems you'd prefer having a paranoid cruise.  Well, maybe you enjoy that, so ... I dunno.

If your son is still in HS then have him bring along his school ID or proof of attendance. He will then be allowed in the 15-17 age group.

good thinking-thats what I will do

thanks for the advice

and to the one that thinks I am a paranoid thinker-no I am a realist.

thats all :)

No, you sound a touch paranoid.  Because SOMEONE you know knew someone that was raped years ago, you won't let your daughter participate in group activities on the boat?

I was sexually assaulted on a date years ago, didn't stop me from dating again.  Unless you know all the specifics, I would say you are sounding a tad paranoid as opposed to being realistic.  Yes, things can happen, but if YOU speak with YOUR daughter about certain situations and how to handle them, I am sure she will be just fine.

I think that the reply that dvoted2B was very good and helpful.

Not that I've had a big problem with kids on the boat... they've mostly been pretty decent, but as far as I'm concerned, the fewer kids running amok, the better.  It's fine with me if parents put 'em all in Camp Carnival.

Wait - what was this thread about?

Xina

lets get it straight-It was my friends daughter who was 17 at the time and no I am not paranoid.I do agree with you in the fact you need to speak with your children.As far as group activities,I never said she was not participating just simply if her brother is not with her she is not going alone.Would you let your kid walk around NYC or any other city alone?then why would you let your kid(or maybe you dont have kids yet)walk around by themselves on a big ship with lots of people.DUH!!!!

Teens in school must be aware.

Teens in shopping malls must be aware.

Teens at concerts must be aware.

Teens at public libraries must be aware.

Teens at summer camps must be aware.

Teens at parties must be aware.

Teens who are driving must be aware.

If you have raised your daughter to always be aware of her surroundings, she will be just fine on a cruise ship  ....  and everywhere else also.

Enjoy your cruise.

Loprey,

Actually I have five boys-almost 18, 16, almost 13, 7 and 4.  

At 17, if you are afraid for your daughter to participate in an organized club on a cruise ship that yes, i think you are slightly paranoid.  Talk to the kids club director, ask about the safety issues, etc.  Speak with your daughter about going into a room alone with a boy or even a girl for that matter, talk to her about not accepting a drink from a stranger, etc.

And yes, my oldest son has been to DC with three friends-did I worry, sure...but I trust my son.  Do bad things happen, yes, but I'm not going to teach my kids to live in fear of what MIGHT happen, that sets a dangerous precedent.

And yes, we let our older three boys have freedom on the ship.  Our oldest will turn 18 in June, and (OMG!) he has signed up for an excursion that he will be going on alone...in a foreign country....with lots of people...

Sorry for the sarcasm, but don't act as if I am ignorant because I don't agree with your rationale.