Can I take a playstation on board?

[klbobgyn]

Yes, he does enjoy the sun and trying new things. We always plan the next destination and shore excursions together. No problem with any of that. No addicitions here. Just a normal 12 year old who needs down time, as we all do.

 

We sail on the Inspiration next Monday. I will be the one on the balcony listening to the blues on my Ipod while my kid plays on his playstation and my daughter lays out by the pool. :D Life is good.

 

Karen

[cruisin' again]

We figured we might take the Nintendo DS as we have 4 of them and use their picto chat feature to reach others in our group. Instead of carrying the walkie talkies, guess we will see what works.

 

Not sure, but does the picto chat feature require wifi??? If so, there is a charge for that on the ship...just something I thought about as I read your post...

[nealstuber]

Yes, he does enjoy the sun and trying new things. We always plan the next destination and shore excursions together. No problem with any of that. No addicitions here. Just a normal 12 year old who needs down time, as we all do.

 

We sail on the Inspiration next Monday. I will be the one on the balcony listening to the blues on my Ipod while my kid plays on his playstation and my daughter lays out by the pool. :D Life is good.

 

Karen

 

Good for you and your Family Karen! Have fun. Inspiration is a great ship, she refurbbed after the Esctacy (who already is going in again). Esctacy had flat screens with A/V ports up front in standard OV cabins.

 

With a suite, you might just bring a projector if you have one. DS will be extremely popular!

[nealstuber]

Not sure' date=' but does the picto chat feature require wifi??? If so, there is a charge for that on the ship...just something I thought about as I read your post...[/quote']

 

Good catch...

[TahoeBob]

How sad that our children are so addicted to video games that they can't abstain for seven days while on a cruise. If he were my kid, he would be staying home with his playstation and a relative.

 

Best advice ever!

 

when my kids were younger they were not allowed to bring extra crap on vacation, they turned out fine and they learned how thrive in a environment they were not use to.

 

We are raising a bunch of overweight couch potatoes who do not know how to do anything unless spoofed electronics.

 

I also see a bunch of parents who will not set boundaries with there kids, and then let them run wild. as a parent it is my job to guide there lives so they make good choices when they become adults. and that means I get to set what goes on vacation and what must stay home.

[nealstuber]

This is not the best advice ever.....

 

 

when my kids were younger they were not allowed to bring extra crap on vacation, they turned out fine and they learned how thrive in a environment they were not use to.

 

We are raising a bunch of overweight couch potatoes who do not know how to do anything unless spoofed electronics.

 

I also see a bunch of parents who will not set boundaries with there kids, and then let them run wild. as a parent it is my job to guide there lives so they make good choices when they become adults. and that means I get to set what goes on vacation and what must stay home.

 

This is....

He's not you kid so don't worry about it.

[tiggerman101]

Good Grief. Some of you are way out of line with your comments. Nobody but the OP knows the situation with her kid. Why can't people just answer the original question and move on?

 

For the record, I am 35 and love my video games. I think it would be too difficult to bring the PS on board. Of the ships I have been on I didn't see a way to hook anything up. I, personally, just bring my PSP and DS along with me. I also bring a power strip in case I need to recharge them during the cruise. Not that it is really anyone's business, but I do like to play my handhelds before I go to sleep at night. My partner goes to bed earlier then I so that is what I usually do.

[klbobgyn]

You know, I've been trying to ignore the small minded comments of those who would judge my kids and my parenting on this forum.

 

But unfortunately, it turns out that you are all right. I just want him to bring the playstation so I can get drunk and pick up men on board without my kids bothering me.

 

See, you were right. Do you feel better now?

 

God save us from you judgemental types. Enough.

 

Karen

[cathyoo]

All this nonsense about not allowing children to bring electronic games etc with them reminds me of my mother always telling me to put my books down and go outside because it was a beautiful day. "Go do something" she would harp. So I did.. I went out and learned how to SMOKE, and make out with boys. I'm so glad I got to learn new experiences. Cause who knows I might have actually learned something useful in those books.

 

I hope all you naysayers don't bring along anything that might distract from your cruising experience like a deck of cards or a good book.

[mom2tcdx2]

The DS is used in our home where we do not have WIFI, I would assume they would operate on the ship also. I could be wrong as I don't actually know how they work but I do know that no matter where I have been my kids have chatted with each other using that feature on the DS. I believe they are set up wirelessly to communicate with each other but wouldn't use the ships wifi service.

 

From Nintendo

 

PictoChat is not an Internet application, and therefore is not monitored. PictoChat depends on wireless communication so it only allows you to chat with people within approximately 65 feet of your Nintendo DSi. This means PictoChat does not block messages from strangers.

 

Also my son may play video games but he is extremely far from being an over weight couch potato. He is 14 years old and weighs 95 pounds. And again what is appealing to one person may not be to another. So if he wishes to bring along his video games because he enjoys them then why not. How is that any different from an adult that decides to read a book while on vacation - that isn't using only the activities provided by the ship, or one that brings their laptop, etc.

[iluv2travl]

Karen,

Apparently some of these people didn't read your post in the beginning about your sons medical issue before they slammed their fingers into there keyboard to judge you.

I first hand know the affects of autism and they are way out of line to judge you or your child. They are small minded and if they for one second knew what it was like to raise a child with aspergers (sp?) or autism they would think twice. Some of you owe her an apology.

 

Good luck Karen and enjoy your trip! :D

[cathyoo]

Karen,

Apparently some of these people didn't read your post in the beginning about your sons medical issue before they slammed their fingers into there keyboard to judge you.

I first hand know the affects of autism and they are way out of line to judge you or your child. They are small minded and if they for one second knew what it was like to raise a child with aspergers (sp?) or autism they would think twice. Some of you owe her an apology.

 

Good luck Karen and enjoy your trip! :D

 

I disagree because whether her child has medical issues is not the issue. The issue is her right to make judgement on her parenting decisions. Even more what some posters are saying is that her family must find pleasure in THEIR reasons for cruising. Some people just need to get out of Karen's business.

[mom2tcdx2]

Hi, I am not the OP but I did make a post about a child with Asperger's syndrom which my son has (along with ADHD and some anxiety also). I do not believe the OP had the same issue. But I wanted to point out sometimes someone doesn't have any idea of a person's personality, etc. and I liked the post because I had also wondered on the idea of whether my son could bring his game system.

 

I know he will bring his DSi, but wasn't sure about bringing the playstation or xbox if we had the room. While I would like for him to participate in the youth activities on occasion I am fully aware that it may be too much for him and that he may opt to not go. Last cruise he spent all his time with us and I know that doesn't fully allow adults to do adult activities. However what was good on Princess was the arcade was next to the casino so my son would play in the arcade while we were in the casino and he knew we were nearby.

 

However I figured by bringing the game that would allow him to escape to the cabin if need be. That or he will be there just watching tv.

[nealstuber]

You know, I've been trying to ignore the small minded comments of those who would judge my kids and my parenting on this forum.

And you did a real classy job at it too. :)

 

God save us from you judgemental types. Enough.

No kidding..."First Stones" and such

[Dr. Jack Daniels]

Best advice ever!

I also see a bunch of parents who will not set boundaries with there kids, and then let them run wild.

 

If you equate playing video games to "running wild" then you must be a real great Dad. I suppose in your world a kid who misses a curfew is "on the road to prison"

 

Don't be surprised when your kids get older and want nothing to do with you.

 

DJD

[nealstuber]

All this nonsense about not allowing children to bring electronic games etc with them reminds me of my mother always telling me to put my books down and go outside because it was a beautiful day. "Go do something" she would harp. So I did.. I went out and learned how to SMOKE, and make out with boys. I'm so glad I got to learn new experiences. Cause who knows I might have actually learned something useful in those books.

 

I hope all you naysayers don't bring along anything that might distract from your cruising experience like a deck of cards or a good book.

 

I bring along DW, she can be incredibly distracting! ;)

[gonecamping4now]

You know, I've been trying to ignore the small minded comments of those who would judge my kids and my parenting on this forum.

 

But unfortunately, it turns out that you are all right. I just want him to bring the playstation so I can get drunk and pick up men on board without my kids bothering me.

 

See, you were right. Do you feel better now?

 

God save us from you judgemental types. Enough.

 

 

Go Girl!! ;) Some people on this board just can't help but make stupid, ignorant comments about other peoples choices. I would rather my son play video games in the room if that makes him comfortable than have him being anxious and feel out of place. Your son obviously would love to have down time, bring the playstation and tell the rest of the busybodies to bleep off!

 

My son has aspergers and large groups make him uncomfortable. He hasn't asked to take his video game but if he does, I will let him. He will swim and do other stuff, but gets overwhelmed with things and at home even will just go to his room and veg in front of the tv for down time. How is the cruise any different! I can see it being even more overwhelming.

 

Have a great time on your cruise!

[Nuttycruisegirl]

Playstation 2 and 3 work just fine.:) Please ignore any negative comments...You will find it is often the same bunch of people who are quick to jump on the bad parenting bandwagon. :rolleyes: If my son is happy playing playstation a few hours a day....that's just fine. And totally my business. Have a great cruise!

 

By the way...Love your screen name! I work in L& D!:)

[kaseykahnefan]

take it hook it up and have a good time. its your vacation. in fact play the playstation with him... hehe a challenge.

[lucigo]

Go Girl!! ;) Some people on this board just can't help but make stupid, ignorant comments about other peoples choices. I would rather my son play video games in the room if that makes him comfortable than have him being anxious and feel out of place. Your son obviously would love to have down time, bring the playstation and tell the rest of the busybodies to bleep off!

 

My son has aspergers and large groups make him uncomfortable. He hasn't asked to take his video game but if he does, I will let him. He will swim and do other stuff, but gets overwhelmed with things and at home even will just go to his room and veg in front of the tv for down time. How is the cruise any different! I can see it being even more overwhelming.

 

Have a great time on your cruise!

 

On our last cruise we weren't even out of New Orleans when my son (with autism) asked for his game boy, which we had accidentally left in the van! Thank goodness they had them for rent at Camp Carnival and we DID have his games. Everyone needs their comforts now and then. ;)

[TahoeBob]

Best advice ever!

I also see a bunch of parents who will not set boundaries with there kids, and then let them run wild.

 

If you equate playing video games to "running wild" then you must be a real great Dad. I suppose in your world a kid who misses a curfew is "on the road to prison"

 

Don't be surprised when your kids get older and want nothing to do with you.

 

DJD

 

See this what you don't know, my kids are now adults and I have a great relationship with than. On more than time my adult kids have told me "you really did know what you were doing after all. When they were teens I did not put with there crap at all. If others want to make there house a child run household, Have at it. But remember its a loosing battle to have your kids run the house and the parents take orders from the kids!

[kaseykahnefan]

I am 33 and have every intention of bringing my nintendo ds. I like to play it to unwind or read. Also i can lay out in the sun and play it.

[TahoeBob]

Good Grief. Some of you are way out of line with your comments. Nobody but the OP knows the situation with her kid. Why can't people just answer the original question and move on?

for the same reason that you are posting on this that has nothing to do with the OP's statement.

[StuartLittle]

Best advice ever!

I also see a bunch of parents who will not set boundaries with there kids, and then let them run wild.

 

See this what you don't know, my kids are now adults and I have a great relationship with than. On more than time my adult kids have told me "you really did know what you were doing after all. When they were teens I did not put with there crap at all. If others want to make there house a child run household, Have at it. But remember its a loosing battle to have your kids run the house and the parents take orders from the kids!

 

It really is a stretch to equate bringing a video game on vacation to the kids running the household. I think you may be overreacting just a bit. :rolleyes:

[Kurbanfan]

We are raising a bunch of overweight couch potatoes who do not know how to do anything unless spoofed electronics.

 

 

I can't argue with that.........