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Seriously, though, unless there is something developmentally wrong with him, why couldn't you tell him to sit on one of the benches nearby, ride the ride with everyone else and then rejoin him?
WDW or not, I just do not feel comfortable leaving him to sit on a bench by himself. Someone will have to stay with him. He's very smart for his age, but he's still a kid. I would not be able to enjoy the ride knowing my child was by himself on a bench waiting for us where I could not see him from where I was at.
Maybe I'm overprotective that way, but I just can't do it.
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WDW or not, I just do not feel comfortable leaving him to sit on a bench by himself. Someone will have to stay with him. He's very smart for his age, but he's still a kid. I would not be able to enjoy the ride knowing my child was by himself on a bench waiting for us where I could not see him from where I was at.
Maybe I'm overprotective that way, but I just can't do it.
Not every parent takes their responsibility seriously. I too wouldn't leave my child sitting on a bench by herself so I could go ride a ride. If we're labelled as overprotective, so be it. At least our kids know we put them first (as they should be) not a ride.
Not every parent takes their responsibility seriously. I too wouldn't leave my child sitting on a bench by herself so I could go ride a ride. If we're labelled as overprotective, so be it. At least our kids know we put them first (as they should be) not a ride.
Well said. In this day and time I would rather be over protective than live with regrets if something did happen even with my 16 year old.
WDW or not, I just do not feel comfortable leaving him to sit on a bench by himself. Someone will have to stay with him. He's very smart for his age, but he's still a kid. I would not be able to enjoy the ride knowing my child was by himself on a bench waiting for us where I could not see him from where I was at.
Maybe I'm overprotective that way, but I just can't do it.
I don't see this as being overprotective at all, Sarah. : I have a 15 year old and a 12 year old. They don't wander around on their own either. When DS15 didn't want to ride Mission Space because he didn't feel well, I sat with him while DH went on the ride with 12 year old.
Wow.....I am clueless. I would assume the taunting of a younger sister would do the trick, but if THAT didn't work maybe it would be something he just needs to do when he is ready (like 30). My eldest is going to be 16 and Tower of Terror just about did him in....but ever since his sister started going on the ride (first time she was FOUR!) and loving it.....and bragging about it....well, he had to save face and just suffered through it.
Too bad you can't go with another family with a boy his age....sometimes it is a peer thing, safety in numbers....and not family kinda thing? Good luck....BJ
Not every parent takes their responsibility seriously.
Please address the issue, not the individual. Reasonable people can disagree on just what the right age is, for any number of things, and different children will be ready at different times. It has nothing to do with who is being more responsible.
My son is ready to ride his bike to school, on his own. That decision is based on our knowledge of our child, the lessons we know he's already learned, the way he behaves/level of maturity, the conditions in our neighborhood, the rules we've set down (and his ability to follow them), and any number of other factors. It's not something done lightly.
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Nope, he can't pinpoint what it is that he doesn't like. He already said he also wants no part of Pirates of the Caribbean again, nor the water raft ride at AK (why does that name always escape me?!). *sigh* Oh well.
Weird. But his reaction doesn't sound like it's just boring and he wants his way (but I don't know him).
My neice, we found this last trip, does not like deep drops that give you that feeling that your heart dropped to your stomach. She couldn't voice what it was that made her nervous to ride a ride until we went on several rides that had that movement (Splash Mt, Jurassic Park, and Radiator Springs) she would react screaming she was having a heart attack (she's six, so I don't think she's being over dramatic, she just doesn't know what a heart attack is, but her "heart" feels funny). It would hit in the same place that it hits for me (I am not good with that motion, makes me feel sick). So we know the trigger now... after the trip is over.
It was just such a bummer, the two rides she was most excited for she ended up coming off bawling because she didnt like how she felt (she wasn't scared, she just felt icky).
Too bad you can't go with another family with a boy his age....sometimes it is a peer thing, safety in numbers....and not family kinda thing? Good luck....BJ
Well, we do have a trip booked for December 2013, in which we'll be traveling with family friends. Their son is a bit younger than my two kids, but they are all buddies, sooo I am hoping that if he doesn't go on HM this year, that maybe he'll give in next year when one of his "guy friends" are also there. LOL!
Weird. But his reaction doesn't sound like it's just boring and he wants his way (but I don't know him).
Nope, there's *something* about it that he's afraid of. I don't honestly think it's him being rebellious or anything like that. I just wish he could tell me what it is, so we could try to work around it, or help alleviate the stress & worry of it.
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Holy Smokes!! What are you going to do when he starts driving?
Wow, Dana, Dave just asked us not to attack individuals.
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"Please address the issue, not the individual. Reasonable people can disagree on just what the right age is, for any number of things, and different children will be ready at different times. It has nothing to do with who is being more responsible."
Holy Smokes!! What are you going to do when he starts driving?
As Dave said & I'll bold it so everyone makes sure they are aware...
Please address the issue, not the individual. Reasonable people can disagree on just what the right age is, for any number of things, and different children will be ready at different times. It has nothing to do with who is being more responsible.
As this thread has veered into personal attacks & Sarah has received some good tips for helping her son I am closing this thread!
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Not every parent takes their responsibility seriously. I too wouldn't leave my child sitting on a bench by herself so I could go ride a ride. If we're labelled as overprotective, so be it. At least our kids know we put them first (as they should be) not a ride.
: I have a 15 year old and a 12 year old. They don't wander around on their own either. When DS15 didn't want to ride Mission Space because he didn't feel well, I sat with him while DH went on the ride with 12 year old.
Good luck....BJ
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