We are leaving for the Disney Cruise in the end of September. I am worried about my son and over stimulation.[/QUOTE]
We did the Disney Cruise 3 years ago. Our kids were 9 (ADD daughter), 8 adHd son) and our baby was 23 months later diagnosed with mild autism). The kids clubs were great, my kids did very well and the counselors were wonderful. Have a fabulous time.
well, I just returned from a one week cruise on Royal Caribbean, Mariner of the Seas. It was a great vacation except in one area. The 4 year old lived the kids club, no problem. They said he was great, got along well with the other children, made art work, cried at night to go back. They we have my DS 6 year old ADHD child.
I knew there would be a problem the first night I dropped him off when everyone was sitting quietly at a desk doing a project. I asked them to let him run around, it was late and his meds had worn off I was told that they like the kids to all participate in whatever they are doing, so he would have to sit. I insisted on a pager whic they usually do NOT give and I left him. When I picked him up, the man there stated that my son had hit someone. I asked him about it and he stated the other boy hit him first. I explained that we had told our son to hit only when struck first and I was told that he could not do that there. Ok, I told him not to hit.
Next night, I put him in and when I picked him up, the same man told me that my son had hit again. My son swore up and down that he didnt. I asked the man for an example of bad behavior and he looked at my son and stated that he and a boy named Zack had been at each other all day. Now, my son has been known to lie but even the next day, he was still swearing he didnt do anything, Then I ran into Zack and his mother. I spoke to them and both stated my son did NOT hit or do anything else annoying. The mother told me that the same man told her that her son was also a problem and she could not understand it.
I also met another couple that also were told the same thing about their son by the same man. On the last day of the cruise, I took my son back, having kept him out almost the entire time and he was greeted by a very nice woman who asked where Paul had been. She told me she didnt have any problems with him. When I picked him up, she stated no problems. It appeared that this man had more of a problem with the kids than anyne else.
I was so upset with myself. I did not believe my own son, I believed a stranger and he was punished on vacation for something he didnt do. Am I so jaded with him that I am willing to believe these jerks over my own kid? As I so guarded about his behavior that I cannot even let go? I intend to write a letter to Royal Caribbean to let them know about what occurred and to tell them that I do not think we will be sailing with them again. I feel awful and am afraid that I ruined my sons vacation.
Good for you! Write that letter!
Your poor family, as well as your son. I am glad that you were able to speak with the other families to confirm what was REALLY going on.
We are leaving for the Disney Cruise in the end of September. I am worried about my son and over stimulation.
It is already hard enough dealing with our children's behavior, we sure don't need any help/lies from Paul. And yes, what a jerk.
Please write the letter and let us know what the cruise line says. I think your family deserves another vacation, ON THEM, so you can relax this time!!