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All good parents worry about their kids! Leaving the kids at home is neither a kind or practical option for most of us. A number of 'Adventure Parks' have pager type systems, so I think a similar system for a mega-ship is an interesting idea from cncservo.
I am also hold the firm opinion that unsupervised children can cause a real nuisance, shipboard. So can some adults!
To answer your first question, "What does Kas having no kids got to do with this subject?" Malcolm's post earlier in this topic was just a quick quip, something he is known for here. It was not meant to incite.
To answer your second question, "What bearing has ill behaved adults have to do with communication?" The adult comment wasn't to address "communications" but was in response to your post where you wrote, "I also hold the firm opinion that unsupervised children are making a real nuisance of themselves shipboard."
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I realize this is a sensitive subject and people have different opinions but let's try to share them in a respectful manner.
Joe at TravelPage.com
At least we have all learned how imotive the subject of children on ships can be.
[This message has been edited by Mercy (edited 11-05-1999).]
It seems that some elderly people are intimidated by youth, an answer for which I have none.
Aaron Soowal
My only comment on bringing unruly kids onboard, or not wanting to watch the kids you bring is to bite the bullet and pay the $8.00/hr for a babysitter.
Cheers
[This message has been edited by topgun2 (edited 01-19-2000).]
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