Curfew

[Clarkk W Griswald]

I am 17, and think that the curfew is really annoying. Its our vacation too!!!! do you think teens like to go back to their cabins at 1am? NO! I am going to college this September as a 17 year old. I know I do not want to be told to go to bed at 1 am when I'm in college. :eek:

 

When you are in college in Sept, you can do what you want. When you are on a cruise ship, as a minor, you follow their rules. You don't have to like it. I find teenagers who don't follow the curfew really annoying.

[marci22]

I can't wait til all these teens have kids of their own and then they will be *thrilled!!* to be able to go to sleep by 10pm.

 

Anyway what is so great going on at 1am that isn't going on 3 hours earlier. Go to bed already.

[MrsPete]

Its really not that new a rule.........under 18 has to be accompanied by an adult after 1am.........thats fine by me........

Fine by me too. 1 am is plenty late -- in fact, you won't find my daugthers out that late. Too few people around, too many dark spaces on the ship, too much danger.

[MrsPete]

I agree. Some parents might not care about a $50 charge.:rolleyes:

While $50 is "more money" to some people than it is to others, not too many people would be happy about being slapped with a fine because of their teenager's behavior.

 

I would absolutely support the idea of a fine for inappropriate behavior -- but it should be more than $50 -- $200 would sting more. It would drive home the point that parents are responsible for their children's behavior.

[jules815]

It will be interesting to see what happens on Mariner. (We sail Sunday! :D)

Our girls are 13 and 17, and oldest daughter is bringing a friend, also 17.

 

Last year my youngest daughter was in bed some nights by 9:30; she was completely exhausted! Oldest daughter made friends with a really nice group of kids, and there was one night they were out until close to 1:30, but when my husband went to check on her around 12:30, they were sitting in the Promenade Cafe talking, and very well behaved, so he didn't even let her see him. We go for walks together all the time on the Promenade to check up on the kids, (most of the time they don't even know we're doing it) and they are expected to check in with us when they're going to be changing locations. (We kept a spiral notebook for leaving notes about where we'd be -- worked great) It's a big ship, but it's not hard at all to set up a system for checking in, and keeping an eye on your kids.

[MrsPete]

never will i believe that a curfew is needed. if a child has not learned by early teens right from wrong, and how to behave in public, they never will.

I agree that a curfew won't teach kids right from wrong, but it will keep them out of public areas, and it will keep them safer.

[Lightsluvr]

Let 'em enjoy the midnight buffet before you tuck them in....:D

 

LL

[babyher]

I just don't see the harm in a group of teens sitting at a table in lido, or sitting around on deck or in a lounge or public area , hanging out , talking, having a snack.

 

Sure if they are causeing trouble or acting up, then break them up and send them to their cabins.

 

 

I have been on many cruises where the teens are just hanging around quietly talking and the adults are acting like they're at a frat kegger.

 

Yes the parents should be responcible for knowing where their kids are , yes they should do checks on their kids , and yes the cruise line should be more diligent in enforceing rules when they see things getting out of hand.

 

As some one said it takes a few bad ones to ruin it for all. ell how about keepin an eye out, when you see the bad ones, deal with them, and leave the good ones be if they aren't hurting anyone.

[mikedw]

A 17 year old is a minor, what type of irresponsible parent or chaperone would let there child run wild at all hours of the night?

[babyher]

A 17 year old is a minor, what type of irresponsible parent or chaperone would let there child run wild at all hours of the night?

 

 

I agree about not letting them run wild , I am talking about just hanging out with a soda and a pizza just talking.

 

And the parents being vigilant and ensureing that is all they are doing.

[KerriL]

We are sailing on EOS in August and not only will my kids(DS18 & DD16)have a curfew, they will also have to be out of the room by at least 9:30am. Two years ago they had their own inside across the hall, had a pretty late curfew and proceeded to sleep away half the next day:rolleyes: Their room was hardly ever made up because they were in it all morning.

This year we are all in a RFS. I want them out so the room steward can clean the room.

[Merion_Mom]

I just don't see the harm in a group of teens sitting at a table in lido, or sitting around on deck or in a lounge or public area , hanging out , talking, having a snack.

 

Sure if they are causeing trouble or acting up, then break them up and send them to their cabins.

 

 

I have been on many cruises where the teens are just hanging around quietly talking and the adults are acting like they're at a frat kegger.

 

Yes the parents should be responcible for knowing where their kids are , yes they should do checks on their kids , and yes the cruise line should be more diligent in enforceing rules when they see things getting out of hand.

 

As some one said it takes a few bad ones to ruin it for all. ell how about keepin an eye out, when you see the bad ones, deal with them, and leave the good ones be if they aren't hurting anyone.

babyher, it's because RC is being proactive, rather than reactive.

 

It's better to prevent problems than to try to contain them after they have gotten out of hand.

[chicagojayhawk]

I am 17, and think that the curfew is really annoying. Its our vacation too!!!! do you think teens like to go back to their cabins at 1am? NO! I am going to college this September as a 17 year old. I know I do not want to be told to go to bed at 1 am when I'm in college. :eek:

 

 

Honey...I was 17 went I went to college, too. So I completely understand where you're coming from. But if you want to be treated like an adult, you've gotta act like one. And even though most adults don't always lead by example, adult behavior includes following the rules...even if it is obeying a curfew.

 

This fall, run amok all you want. Don't go to bed for all I care. Just be responsible and follow the rules...that's all folks are asking for.

[vator90]

Curfews are not all about putting teens to bed, breaking up groups and so on. Its also a form of protection for teens from certain adults who may do or attempt to do something unmentionable with underaged cruisers. Just a bit of a different spin. If this has been mentioned I am sorry, did not read the whole thread.

[babyher]

babyher, it's because RC is being proactive, rather than reactive.

 

It's better to prevent problems than to try to contain them after they have gotten out of hand.

 

 

I understand what they are doing and see the point. I just know its not all kids that are causeing the trouble and its like they take the rap for the bad ones.

 

Personally, on all of the cruises I have been on as well as many land based places. I find adults wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy more annoying than a kid will ever be . By the way I am 43 years :)

 

Having teens myself, I have sat with them and their friends on many occasions and not saying they are perfect angels, but they are good kids. they are fun to talk to. They are all graduating hugfh school this year and I really love hearing what they plan to do with their lives. I am not exactly crazy about their hair or clothes or music sometimes *LOL*. But they aren't all bad. Most of them are really good kids , some may have that "bad @ss" swagger to them , but if you get to know them that is a just a way to be cool and there is a lot more to them.

 

Way more interesting than sitting with a bunch of "adults" trying to play "can you top this" with their careers and salaries and cars and houses.

[Captain Jake]

I applaud curfews.Time and time again they a proven to be needed.I chuckle whenever someone post adults are worse than kids.I can honestly say there is little difference but maybe its that way with the friends of people who post such nonsense but not with mine.I have no problem with the way most kis behave but to say they behave wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better is a bunch of crap-BT

[babyher]

I applaud curfews.Time and time again they a proven to be needed.I chuckle whenever someone post adults are worse than kids.I can honestly say there is little difference but maybe its that way with the friends of people who post such nonsense but not with mine.I have no problem with the way most kis behave but to say they behave wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better is a bunch of crap-BT

 

 

Well i am glad I gave you a chuckle :)

 

When it comes to unruly out and out rude and destructive kids , I have no tolerance at all. They shouldn't even be out of their cabin at 1 in the afternoon.

 

A kid who is learning and finding his way in life and coming of age and seeing things for the first time is an awesome thing to see and nurture.

 

An adult who needs to act like a kid because they are on the cusp of being a has been when they never really were in the first place is pretty sad.

[SeafordCruiser]

Good for RCCL!!!!! I loved last year on the Explorer how they kept kids out of the adult solarium area....Rules are made so EVERYONE has a GREAT cruise ............

[cruisin from florida]

. The bottom line is that a parent should be the one to judge if his child is mature enough to enjoy his vacation without getting into trouble.

 

 

The curfew might be a result of previous bad parential judgement ---

it also may be to keep nearly mature kids away from drunken adults of dubious character----the curfew takes many parents off the hook---its not their rule ts the cruiselines

 

on many cruises adults have a tough time being adults nevermind parents

 

jmho

 

Paul

 

Um, as I was walking to my cabin on our most recent cruise, I passed a young boy (9 or 10) and asked if he had had a nice day in CocoCay. He replied that he had, and added "but my dad is drunk. He's walking like this:" and proceeded to demonstrate. I think that it's nice that RCI has ruled on the off chance that not all parents are going to adequately supervise their kids. My own are 16, 18, and almost 20, but they were going all day long, so the curfew really didn't come into play at all. They were too pooped to pop LONG before 1:00 a.m.

[bmgaritty]

The curfew might be a result of previous bad parential judgement ---

it also may be to keep nearly mature kids away from drunken adults of dubious character----the curfew takes many parents off the hook---its not their rule ts the cruiselines

 

on many cruises adults have a tough time being adults nevermind parents

 

jmho

 

Paul

 

That's why many states/cities have curfews for kids under 18. It's for those irresponsible parents that let their kids run around until all hours.

A cruise ship is just a reflection or microcosm of society.

[MrPete]

That's why many states/cities have curfews for kids under 18. It's for those irresponsible parents that let their kids run around until all hours.

A cruise ship is just a reflection or microcosm of society.

 

Exactly.

 

There are those of us that don't need a curfew imposed on our kids, as we already have one. It is there for the safety and love for our kids.

[bmgaritty]

Exactly.

 

There are those of us that don't need a curfew imposed on our kids, as we already have one. It is there for the safety and love for our kids.

 

You're right. Some parents just don't get it.....or care about their kids.

[mbtaz]

Ya know, as an adult who stayed up til 3am one night, I wish they imposed a curfew on PARENTS, lolol. The next day came way to early!:D

[tinkr2]

"a group of teens just hanging out"??? at 1:00am. That in itself tells you there is a problem. Good job RCCL.

 

Good heavens. How old are you? Most teens sleep late and stay up late. If they were home they would be chatting on line till 3, at least during the summer. If they are hanging out and talking, no big deal. Vandalizing or being disruptive, then that is a problem to be addressed with their parents. RCCL has never enforced that policy with any of my kids and we have cruised with large groups of teens. They are much stricter about everything during spring break. HAL called our cabin once when our 13 year old and another large group of teens was riding the luggage carts. Embarassing but a well deserved call.:p:eek:

I have an 18, 16 and 15. They are not all angels but they are no worse than a 19 year old. I would rather they be chatting in one of the sitting areas than in someones room drinking or who knows what? I pay the same price for them to be on the ship and it is their vacation also.

[tinkr2]

It's interesting that RCI has the same curfew as the town where we live... nice to hear they are beginning to enforce it.

 

OP said something about going to the casino because the curfew wasn't enforced there....don't you have to be 18 to go into the casino???

 

LL

 

My entrepreneurial 15 year old discovered the casino. I am not much of a gambler so am never in there. He was not carded. Iwas distressed about this because I assumed it was like vegas where they even carded me, lol. However, he put all the quarters he won from one game, about $50, that he was afraid to take to the cashiers window, in the pocket of his luggage, and lo and behold it was stolen by the porters. As you can imagine, he recieved no sympathy from us.:mad: