StarSeven7
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Nov 13, 2017
I want to start out by saying I'm not looking to start a debate and I know everyone parents differently! I'm really just curious about when most people think it's okay to leave a child alone in a stateroom on the ship. In our situation, we'll be cruising in January with me, DH, DD9 (turning 10 a few weeks after we get back), and DS6. I really haven't considered leaving them alone in the stateroom at all because I don't leave them at home alone ever (where I live, children are legally allowed to stay home alone at age 10, but not with a younger sibling). This past weekend I was discussing our cruise with my family (who live in a different area so they have no laws about it there) and a few of them mentioned that they thought it would be okay to leave my kids alone in the stateroom after they were asleep so my husband and I could go get a drink in the lounge, as long as I left a phone (or the wave phones?) for them to get a hold of me if needed. My DD chimed in and said she would be fine with that. I still don't know that I would really feel comfortable with that or if it's even allowed. What do most other people do? Do you consider leaving them alone in the stateroom onboard the ship the same as you would leaving them alone at home or in a hotel room? And does it make a difference to you if they are awake or asleep?