[B]Ticket question...to lie or not to lie.....[/B]

[cheriandjimi]

My son is 11. (the childs tix are 3-9) the prices for the child ticket is 40$ less than the adult. also at universal the childs ticket is free w/purchase of an adult tik this is a total savings of 140.$ so my question is will they really ask his age? I dont want to buy the tix if they're going to give me a hard time...I know my neighbor took her daughter when she was like 6y/o and sat her in a stroller and told them at the gate everyday that she was under 3 so she didnt have to pay for tix for her once! but this was like 5yrs ago...and last time I went my son was 8y/o so i didnt have this problem...also would this work for eating? my son is such a poor eater I cant see paying 20-30$ for a couple chicken fingers and some fries.... :guilty:

[kdtwiss]

I heard that when people got those tickets - the tickets were adult tickets, meaning you would not have to lie. I asked a similar question a long time agor before I knew better, brace yourself for some attacks, though people are a tad less touchy about US than WDW :crazy:

[beattyfamily]

Please. Just buy the adult ticket and pay the adult price for food. Yes, you may certainly be asked, especially in restaurants. Is it really worth it? Do what is right.

This is a very hot topic here so expect some strong opinions on whether to lie and steal at Disney, in front of your child. :rolleyes: :stir:

[welovedis]

It is really worth the money to lie about it? Only you can answer that question....

[keishashadow]

FYI, on the Universal site where you purchase the tix, there is a disclaimer regarding their right to "card" any child over a certain height when entering the park. Never noticed it before...am sure it is due to arguments @ the gate on the usage of the tix for "mature-looking children".:bitelip:

BTW, it's been reported on the Univeral site that folks have been receiving free "adult" tix via mail instead of ones designated for a child - not sure if it's a fluke or not.

[rt2dz]

I can't tell you what to do or not to do. I can only tell you what I will do when we come to that point.

I will buy the adult ticket. Why? I'm an exteremly honest person. DS2 is very small, I could get him into the parks as under 3 for probably 2-3 extra years. If I did that though, I'd feel like I was stealing. The way I view it, they aren't charging more at a certain age, they are giving me a break while under a certain age. My children don't ride less rides at 9 than they do at 10, or less at 2 than 3. I also don't want to set an example of being less than honest for my kids. However, I don't think you'll be asked by a CM unless your child looks much older, and then they'll ask your child. If they think you're lieing, you *might* be asked to prove it. How, I don't know. It is pretty much dependent on the CM, I believe.

As far as the food goes, at counter service, you can order kids meals without question. Other than that, I think you are stuck paying the adult price. Your DS age is tied into the computer system if you are staying onsite.

[all4fun]

I just wanted to say that I feel for you about the eating issues. On our last trip to DL we threw away several of those $6 kids meals that our 2yr old refused to eat. Whenever I could I would try to order something for myself that I could share with him (or dh would) and we always carried around a small insulated lunch bag with things we knew he liked (although sometimes he even refuses that). Of course he's still only two so we won't have to worry about paying the adult prices yet and Disneyland handles the character buffet meals a bit differently (children 2 and up pay for the buffet, but they serve ala carte there as well, so we just chose not to do the buffets so we could save money that way). If you want to do the Character meals then I personally would just think of it as paying for the experience more than the food. Also I think Dinner is almost always the most expensive meal of the day, so try to stick to breakfast/lunches and you can save some $$ that way too. This site Mousesavers.com (food and dining section) (http://www.mousesavers.com/meals.html) has Discounts and Coupons for Meals, Snacks & Drinks at Disney World that might help you also find ways to save money on food. There are ways to save money with a clear conscience. :tink:

ETA: if you're staying on site you might also want to consider the meal plan. You can find tons of info on the Restaurant/dining board or at www.allearsnet.com . HTH!

[PlaneJoy1]

I would ask yourself if this is really the example you want to set for your child?

[kidshop]

Do you really expect people here to give you 'permission' to lie. We all know what is right and what is wrong. If you are going to lie, just do it and don't look for validation. :confused3

[cheriandjimi]

WOW!!!!! There are some really perfect people on this board!!!! I just wanted some advice I really didnt think I would get slamed. Im just trying to plan a trip and take my kids somewhere nice, after a very trying year in our lives. How judgemental of all of you to assume that I am this horrible parent because I dont have your six figure income. Oh Well, whatever.... I managed to raise a strait A student and a great kid being the horrible "lying" parent that I am!!! So none of you people have ever done anything wrong??? WOW what a bunch of angels....Believe me my kid knows right from wrong and he also knows that were not rich, he dosent live in a fantasy world.

[cheriandjimi]

Oh I almost forgot I guess none of you sneak food into the parks either.......My point is how is one lie different from another....

[judoha]

WOW!!!!! There are some really perfect people on this board!!!! I just wanted some advice I really didnt think I would get slamed. Im just trying to plan a trip and take my kids somewhere nice, after a very trying year in our lives. How judgemental of all of you to assume that I am this horrible parent because I dont have your six figure income. Oh Well, whatever.... I managed to raise a strait A student and a great kid being the horrible "lying" parent that I am!!! So none of you people have ever done anything wrong??? WOW what a bunch of angels....Believe me my kid knows right from wrong and he also knows that were not rich, he dosent live in a fantasy world.

So, because you had a bad year gives you carte blanche to lie, cheat and steal...my, my!

If you can't afford to take an expensive vacation, then don't take one. Save your money until you can afford one. That's what decent people do.

I can't speak for others, but yes, I have made mistakes. But, I have never willfully lied, cheated or stolen for personal monetary gain - and especially not in front of my children.

While your child may know right from wrong, perhaps a lesson in basic morals might be revelant for some adults.

[beattyfamily]

Oh I almost forgot I guess none of you sneak food into the parks either.......My point is how is one lie different from another....

Actually, Disney does allow you to bring in some food and drinks. Ask any CM that is on the DIS.

Anyway, two wrongs don't make a right.

If you didn't want opinions, then don't ask. It's so simple. If you want to lie and steal from Disney, don't come to a public forum and ask if you should. Come on!

[Tinkerbelle32]

cheriandjimi- How dare you even say that we(disers) live in a fantasy world! Let me tell you my life is no fantasy!!! My hubby has been in the military for over 22 years now and has deployed three times in the last three years to the middle east! You try explaining to a four and six year old where there father is at and why he's not home. You stand beside them at the front window while they are crying because they thought they heard "daddy's car". I'm blessed to have a wonderful husband and family. I never take this for granted. Yes, we are able to go to Disney every year, but that's because we save. The last time I looked people in the military didn't even come close to a six figure income!!! Actually, quite the opposite. If "you" had a bad year, get over it!!!! If you can't afford to go, don't go!!!

[beattyfamily]

WOW!!!!! There are some really perfect people on this board!!!! I just wanted some advice I really didnt think I would get slamed. Im just trying to plan a trip and take my kids somewhere nice, after a very trying year in our lives. How judgemental of all of you to assume that I am this horrible parent because I dont have your six figure income. Oh Well, whatever.... I managed to raise a strait A student and a great kid being the horrible "lying" parent that I am!!! So none of you people have ever done anything wrong??? WOW what a bunch of angels....Believe me my kid knows right from wrong and he also knows that were not rich, he dosent live in a fantasy world.

:rolleyes: :stir:

[cheriandjimi]

cheriandjimi- How dare you even say that we(disers) live in a fantasy world! Let me tell you my life is no fantasy!!! My hubby has been in the military for over 22 years now and has deployed three times in the last three years to the middle east! You try explaining to a four and six year old where there father is at and why he's not home. You stand beside them at the front window while they are crying because they thought they heard "daddy's car". I'm blessed to have a wonderful husband and family. I never take this for granted. Yes, we are able to go to Disney every year, but that's because we save. The last time I looked people in the military didn't even come close to a six figure income!!! Actually, quite the opposite. If "you" had a bad year, get over it!!!! If you can't afford to go, don't go!!!
You know what, maybe I will end up not going...maybe not. yeah thats rough about your life. my friend is in the same situation she just sent her dh back, and her little girl is askin for daddy every night.
You have no idea about my "bad year" so dont make assumptions about me or my life. If I knew i was going to get slamed like crazy I never would have posted...

[DVCLiz]

You know what, maybe I will end up not going...maybe not. yeah thats rough about your life. my friend is in the same situation she just sent her dh back, and her little girl is askin for daddy every night.
You have no idea about my "bad year" so dont make assumptions about me or my life. If I knew i was going to get slamed like crazy I never would have posted...
cheriandjimi, it seems as though you expected to post your question and hear, "Yes, of course!!! Go for it!!! Everybody does it and there's nothing wrong with it!!!" Sadly, you chose a topic that is guaranteed to get all of us rule followers angry. There are all sorts of people on these boards, with all sorts of incomes. We've seen hundreds of posts over the years from people, in reduced circumstances, trying to find a cheaper way to go to Disney.

These boards are full of information - they can help you set a goal, save money all sorts of ways, find the most economical way to get tickets, airfare, hotel rooms, souvenirs, food and pixie dust. What they won't do, most of the time, is tell you that it's OK to lie in order to avoid a cost the rest of us have to bear.

It's not fair for you to be so shocked at the responses. You asked your question, and you got some answers. I'd try asking, "How can I save money on a Disney trip?" if you want to see the helpful and supportive nature of this board. Otherwise, attacking people who advise you to follow the rules will get you nothing.

[all4fun]

Thank you DVCliz that was all my post was trying to do. I'm sorry it was not taken in the spirit it was intended.

Btw to the OP, I am neither rich nor am I perfect. I do not have a perfect life, and I've had my share of rough times too. I hope that you are at the end of your rough times soon. pixiedust:

[U2_rocks]

You know what, maybe I will end up not going...maybe not. yeah thats rough about your life. my friend is in the same situation she just sent her dh back, and her little girl is askin for daddy every night.
You have no idea about my "bad year" so dont make assumptions about me or my life. If I knew i was going to get slamed like crazy I never would have posted...

What do anyone's life circumstances have to do with anything? You've come to a board of people who mostly follow the rules, and you're surprised at the response you get?! People not only follow the rules because it's the right thing to do - they also follow them because they know that if everyone tried to break them either the rules would get more stringent or prices in general would go up. Disney has set its prices on the expectation that most people will follow the rules, and if that turns out not to be the case you bet prices will go up!

I am not sitting here in moral judgement - I simply am asking you to realize that there are rules for a reason, and nothing gives any of us the "right" to break them, regardless of our personal circumstances! You're free to try, of course, but we're not going to egg you on! Same way we would not encourage you if you came on here and said "our TV broke and we need a new one, but I can't afford one right now, but there's a great one at my office no-one uses much - do you think it's OK to sneak it home, you know, because we need it more than they do?" It's stealing whichever way you look at it. Lying for admission and food may be a little less blatant, a little "softer", but it's still cheating for financial gain.

Disney is expensive, I know. I sympathize with what prompted you to think about cheating. But I think you know it isn't right, and would likely add more stress to your vacation, worrying about getting caught!

[Brina]

I absolutely would not lie about my child's age to save money on a ticket or a meal. I don't care if their birthday was a week before. It is dishonest and illegal and an incredibly poor example to set for one's child.

[Hannathy]

Wow ! I'm not going into whether it is right or wrong but isn't 11 really stretching 9 ?

[Brina]

WOW!!!!! There are some really perfect people on this board!!!! I just wanted some advice I really didnt think I would get slamed. Im just trying to plan a trip and take my kids somewhere nice, after a very trying year in our lives. How judgemental of all of you to assume that I am this horrible parent because I dont have your six figure income. Oh Well, whatever.... I managed to raise a strait A student and a great kid being the horrible "lying" parent that I am!!! So none of you people have ever done anything wrong??? WOW what a bunch of angels....Believe me my kid knows right from wrong and he also knows that were not rich, he dosent live in a fantasy world.


why does everybody ask this question and then attack people for their answers. you asked if people would do it - you got answers. Your child may know right from wrong, but apparently his mother doesn't.

[bdg100]

I am suspicious of this poster. Yesterday someone made some very inflamatory statements about Gay Days. The debate roared on for the whole day. She would periodically post and throw more gas on the fire. It seems like this poster is doing the same thing. At the end of the debate the inflamatory poster indicated she would resurface on the Dis boards but under a different name. It would not surprise me if this poster was the same from yesterday. If not, I apologize to her in advance for comparing her with Kimba. :3dglasses

[maxiesmom]

OP--I know it is hard to pay $28 for a meal your child will eat maybe three bites of. I have 2 nieces, 1 who is 5, 1 who is 10. The girls are the same size! The 10 yr old is a twig, the 5 yr old a nice, sturdy, Dutch girl. :p So when we go to buffets we pay for 1 child and 1 adult. The oldest will eat noodles, bread, and maybe a few fries. The youngest will eat almost anything. So while paying $28 for a few fries is tough, we figure it all evens out in the end. We also find it easy to share meals at the counter service restaurants. I have found Disney portions to be a little on the large size, so you can save money that way too. We even share pops, though I know that grosses some people out. ;) There are tons of ways to cut back on costs, if you will just search them out. Good luck!

[rt2dz]

WOW!!!!! There are some really perfect people on this board!!!! I just wanted some advice I really didnt think I would get slamed. Im just trying to plan a trip and take my kids somewhere nice, after a very trying year in our lives. How judgemental of all of you to assume that I am this horrible parent because I dont have your six figure income. Oh Well, whatever.... I managed to raise a strait A student and a great kid being the horrible "lying" parent that I am!!! So none of you people have ever done anything wrong??? WOW what a bunch of angels....Believe me my kid knows right from wrong and he also knows that were not rich, he dosent live in a fantasy world.

I haven't read where anyone has called you a horrible parent. You asked about doing something that isn't on the up and up and people answered you. Is it only OK to answer you if someone is going to say go ahead and steal/lie? You know it is not right, but you expect support from everyone?

Other people, myself included, have had horrible years too. Unless your child almost dying on more than one occasion and having other family members do die is a good year. And not everyone who doesn't cheat Disney makes a six figure income. I know we don't have one. We save for our vacations. We pick and choose what we spend our money on. Nor have I ever claimed to be perfect--no one is; I'm just not a liar or theif and doing what you plan on doing, to me, is just that. But that is my opinion. Disney will just have to keep lowering the age of children's tickets and raising their prices to make up for all those that cheat the system. I just don't want to participate in that.

BTW--Ted Bundy, the unibomber, and many other rotten people were straight A students with high IQs. Most criminals also know right from wrong. It doesn't mean you are going to be an upstanding citizen. And actions speak a lot louder than words. Kids are "monkey see, monkey do" not "do as I say, not as I do." Why do think that book, how to behave so your children will is so popular?

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Chicken fingers and fries cost less than $6...not $20-$30. split portions if necessary. Skip all you can eat places. Why bother if all you can eat is less than a counter service meal anyway. My mother who is a VERY light eater..orders from the kids menus all the time.

Spend the extra $40 for the appropriate ticket and trim it elsewhere. If you are vacationing there for a number of days--$40 is easy to trim.

Disney is supposed to be a magical experience..not a tainted one. Magical when you create ways to save money--tainted when you opt to lie your way to the savings. Be like Peter Pan and spread the pixie dust--not Pinnochio.

[staci]

:rolleyes: :stir:


::yes::

[C.Ann]

Spend some more time reading all of the boards here - especially the Budget Board - and you'll find all sorts of legitimate ways to trim your budget or earn the extra dollars you need.. It will be a much nicer vacation if you can do it with a clear conscience.. :)

[cheriandjimi]

I haven't read where anyone has called you a horrible parent. You asked about doing something that isn't on the up and up and people answered you. Is it only OK to answer you if someone is going to say go ahead and steal/lie? You know it is not right, but you expect support from everyone?

Other people, myself included, have had horrible years too. Unless your child almost dying on more than one occasion and having other family members do die is a good year. And not everyone who doesn't cheat Disney makes a six figure income. I know we don't have one. We save for our vacations. We pick and choose what we spend our money on. Nor have I ever claimed to be perfect--no one is; I'm just not a liar or theif and doing what you plan on doing, to me, is just that. But that is my opinion. Disney will just have to keep lowering the age of children's tickets and raising their prices to make up for all those that cheat the system. I just don't want to participate in that.

BTW--Ted Bundy, the unibomber, and many other rotten people were straight A students with high IQs. Most criminals also know right from wrong. It doesn't mean you are going to be an upstanding citizen. And actions speak a lot louder than words. Kids are "monkey see, monkey do" not "do as I say, not as I do." Why do think that book, how to behave so your children will is so popular?
you know what, dis me all you want but if you want to compare my child to a unibomber you better IM me privately ang Ill give you my addresse and you can say it to my face...ok??? And I never said anything about gay people I dont know what that person is talking about, people that are close to me are gay, BIG deal who cares! Its obvious that you are a tight knit bunch so im leaving....thanks for all your help guys

[lisabarr]

I too, think this post is a sham. THis would have to be one of the top 3 topics guaranteed to stir up trouble. I don't buy it. 11 trying to pas for 9, come on. :rolleyes1

[daisyduck123]

Oh I almost forgot I guess none of you sneak food into the parks either.......My point is how is one lie different from another....


No, we don't worry about snacks...just returned from 8 days at Disney on the Dining Plan...the best idea ever. We had all the snacks we wanted...way tooooo many.

Even on our trips before doing the Dining Plan, we would never bring in snacks (even though they are allowed)...who wants to carry around all that extra stuff?

And, btw, I told Disney that my DD is 11 so we had to pay adult meal prices for her the whole 8 days.

[cjsmith]

you know what, dis me all you want but if you want to compare my child to a unibomber you better IM me privately ang Ill give you my addresse and you can say it to my face...ok??? And I never said anything about gay people I dont know what that person is talking about, people that are close to me are gay, BIG deal who cares! Its obvious that you are a tight knit bunch so im leaving....thanks for all your help guys


Since you don't seem to give a **** about what people think or say on this board, why the heck did you bother to pose such a question? Do you really think that people who do follow the rules and pay full price for their kids who are over 9 or are poor eaters are going to say "Sure we'll pay but you go for it"!
I agree with everyone who said :stir: :stir: :stir:

[welovedis]

Let's post a topic entitled "Ticket question...to lie or not to lie...." and not expect to be flamed....come on now the troll is out again! :stir:

[cheriandjimi]

Ok I admit it was a stupid question, maybe i was not thinking clearly and in my haste to have some time away I was reaching for anything. I dont teach my kids to lie. I will pay for the adult ticket. Like that one person said in the begining posts maybe I needed somekind of validation that to lie would be wrong...I had alot of people on my end telling me to "just buy the kids ticket he is a kid." (I still dont think its a BIG lie.) I wouldnt steal a tv from work that is rediculous! BUt I do sneak candy into the movies, so shoot me Im not perfect like some of you.
But really how dare some of you take this to such extremes as to compair my CHILD to ted bundy or the unibomber!!! I was only asking a question, you could have told me it was a stupid question or even told me to get off the board ect. BUT DONT BRING my CHILD into it. that was wrong.... Dont incinuate that I hate gay people(what was that?) just tell me I made a mistake. How was I supposed to know that, that was one of the three worst things to bring up???I WAS NEW!!! some of you really must be living in glass houses...cause I would never treat a newbie like that, I might tell them what the first few people in the begining said but I wouldnt see it as an opprotunity for an all out slam fest.

[beattyfamily]

Ok I admit it was a stupid question, maybe i was not thinking clearly and in my haste to have some time away I was reaching for anything. I dont teach my kids to lie. I will pay for the adult ticket. Like that one person said in the begining posts maybe I needed somekind of validation that to lie would be wrong...I had alot of people on my end telling me to "just buy the kids ticket he is a kid." (I still dont think its a BIG lie.) I wouldnt steal a tv from work that is rediculous! BUt I do sneak candy into the movies, so shoot me Im not perfect like some of you.
But really how dare some of you take this to such extremes as to compair my CHILD to ted bundy or the unibomber!!! I was only asking a question, you could have told me it was a stupid question or even told me to get off the board ect. BUT DONT BRING my CHILD into it. that was wrong.... Dont incinuate that I hate gay people(what was that?) just tell me I made a mistake. How was I supposed to know that, that was one of the three worst things to bring up???I WAS NEW!!! some of you really must be living in glass houses...cause I would never treat a newbie like that, I might tell them what the first few people in the begining said but I wouldnt see it as an opprotunity for an all out slam fest.

I think some posters were upset a little by your second post (post #10); your reaction to some of the opinions posted and in return, some said some un-necesary things. I agree with you that bringing up the unibomer and Ted Bundy was pretty bad, IMHO.

Sometimes when a newbie posts a hot topic like this, it makes others think they are just a trouble maker, a pot stirer, hence the disbelief and the :stir: smilies instead of giving you the benefit of the doubt. It was your initial reaction to some good replies/opinions given to you that upset some of us. (see your post, #10). You just have to learn to take the good with the bad. You won't always get the positive opinions you were looking for and need to be prepared for that.

Welcome to the DIS and good luck planning your well deserved Disney trip. HOpefully this thread won't scare you off the DIS.

[cheriandjimi]

Thanks beattyfamily, I figure that post #10 did probably make things worse , I tend to get offensive when i feel that my parental skills are being attacked. My children are my life,and I work really hard at being a good mom.

[Downrivermama]

cheriandjimi,

I feel your pain. When I first started posting in August, I was amazed at how some were so judgemental. But I am just as amazed at those who post a topic knowing that 1) the question is a no brainer (the op should know better) or 2) or are just trying to pick a fight.

Sometimes it is just better to keep things to yourself and not invite that type of scrutiny. My dd7 recently asked me why we had to do something a certain way when her friends don't have to. She looked at me and sighed, "I know we have to follow the rules." It's tough when others around you say it's ok, but in reality, we all end up paying more for it.

[beattyfamily]

Thanks beattyfamily, I figure that post #10 did probably make things worse , I tend to get offensive when i feel that my parental skills are being attacked. My children are my life,and I work really hard at being a good mom.

:wave2: You are welcome. HOpefully, this thread can now die and fade away.

Also, in the future, if you feel you are being attacked and you feel uncomfortable about a thread you started, you can contact a moderator and ask for it to be closed. Just an FYI...not recommending it or anything.

[kdtwiss]

Just wanted to say, I do not see anywhere in OP's post asking for anyone's opinions if this is right or wrong. She asked if they would ask for proof of age. Since we are all being so perfect - and I do not mean to step on anyone's toes here - but it is not our place to judge ANYONE - is it? Shame, shame.

OP - do not feel too badly - my first post about a year ago was a very similar question, with a bit of a difference - my oldest is autistic and I did not know if he would last 5 minutes in the park - or if he and I would both have to leave and not return. Even with that possiblity - I was slammed quite a bit. I did get a few PM that were nicer, and though I was tempted to go away and not ever post here again - I stuck around and the information and support here became priceless! I am hoping you can brush this off, and stick around. Just be careful about posting anything in that area again. I love the DIS - and most people (even those who attacked you here) are very helpful and supportive. Hoping we can put this all behind us! :grouphug:


Mods - maybe lock this one? It is obviously going nowhere pleasant.






My son is 11. (the childs tix are 3-9) the prices for the child ticket is 40$ less than the adult. also at universal the childs ticket is free w/purchase of an adult tik this is a total savings of 140.$ so my question is will they really ask his age? I dont want to buy the tix if they're going to give me a hard time...I know my neighbor took her daughter when she was like 6y/o and sat her in a stroller and told them at the gate everyday that she was under 3 so she didnt have to pay for tix for her once! but this was like 5yrs ago...and last time I went my son was 8y/o so i didnt have this problem...also would this work for eating? my son is such a poor eater I cant see paying 20-30$ for a couple chicken fingers and some fries.... :guilty:

[carmiedog]

For a 2 year age difference I wouldn't do it.

I have fibbed (OK, lied) about my children's ages before and only felt a twinge of guilt (Cedar Point where ds1 was only a month overage, buffets where ds2 only takes a few bites). But I'm always super paranoid that someone will question me. Are you required to carry ID for kids to Disney?

But for the difference between 9 and 11? No. (If someone's budget was so tight that it meant the difference between going and not going, I certainly wouldn't begrudge them. But just to save bucks for more souvenirs, nah.)

Now I have to do some searching on ID requirements..

[cheriandjimi]

<my oldest is autistic and I did not know if he would last 5 minutes in the park - or if he and I would both have to leave and not return. >

my friends son is autistic and i remember she was feeling the same apprehension, and when they went the first time he wasnt doing well in the big lines so she went to the (service area?) and then they let him have a special pass so he could get in the front of the line,(she was so impressed with their kindness and understanding) they have been like 5x now and he loves it! My cousin has a husband w/MS(has alot of trouble walking) and a son with downs, and they also go all the time she said they were treated like crap in the philly airport but as soon as they got to FLA it was magical...they also go to the front of the line.

Thanks to all the recent understanding and supportive posters...

[lost*in*cyberspace]

I managed to raise a strait A student

Perhaps he can help you with your spelling?

[cheriandjimi]

Perhaps he can help you with your spelling?
see, you know what? why do you have to go there??? are you perfect???? you never make a mistake??? I could pick out 20 mistakes from just these posts to this thread. so do you just like picking on the newbie or what? that smart a** attitude is uncalled for. I wonder... would you say that to my face or are you just a bad a** on the board???

[Lisa loves Pooh]

okay--well this thread has gone in the toilet.


Everyone makes mistakes. Yes we type fast, misspell. But no reason to go off on people with words that require an " * " to type it.

It is cyberspace for goodness sakes.

[dis-happy]

Just to clarify, the guest assistance pass doesn't get you to the front of every line with no waiting, it just allows you a place to wait that meets the needs of the disability.

And I will add one comment: you said no one needed to bring your son into this. However, whether you thought about it or not, you yourself brought your son into this. If he were to use the child's pass and stand there for the child's buffett prices, you are causing him to lie with you. If the waitress asked his age, you'd have to tell him to say he's 9. To me, that was the worst part of this question. Glad you worked it out though. And I hope all of Philly isn't into sliding by with whatever is possible--hope you find some new friends! :rolleyes:

One thing I've tried to instill in my kids: the idea that honesty and integrity is what we do when we know no one is watching.

[C.Ann]

Perhaps he can help you with your spelling?
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That's nice - real nice.. :rolleyes:

[bdg100]

I'm still not buying it. Let's consider the evidence. Several days ago, we have a poster, Kimba, in the same forum, Disney for Families, who posts highly inflamatory posts about Gay Days at Disney, a well known inflamatory topic. She ends her tirade by suggesting that she will reappear on these boards under a different user name. We now have a new member, joined in January, 2006, only 1 post outside of this thread, who begins a thread asking if she should pay full price for her 11 year old child, also a well known inflamatory topic. She also checks in periodically throwing gas on the topic and encouraging people to contact her privately so that they can express their feelings to her in person. (I can only imagine why she wants to talk to them in person, sounds like some sort of threat of violence, btw, who would ever take her up on this offer) I think that this poster is the reincarnation of Kimba, the poster from several days ago :3dglasses . If a new poster appears asking whether or not she should purchase 2 rooms for her family of 14 instead of only 1 to save money, I'll know for sure. If she is not the reincarnation of Kimba, I do apologize to her and would suggest that she quit being so inflamatory in her posts.

[rt2dz]

you know what, dis me all you want but if you want to compare my child to a unibomber you better IM me privately ang Ill give you my addresse and you can say it to my face...ok??? And I never said anything about gay people I dont know what that person is talking about, people that are close to me are gay, BIG deal who cares! Its obvious that you are a tight knit bunch so im leaving....thanks for all your help guys

You certainly aren't reading carefully. I NEVER said your child was a unibomber. I will apologize if that is the way you took it. What I was saying is that straight A student means absolute nothing. Just like having a "bad year" doesn't give people the right to be dishonest. Seperately I said Knowing right from wrong doesn't mean someone chooses right. Personally, I believe if you want your kids to be moral, live a moral life yourself. Nor did I ever say anything about you saying anything about gay people.

You asked a question, didn't like the answer and attacked people--to a degree of saying people said things that were not said. And you are surprised people got offended and said things back? I don't need to hide behind PMs. I am not ashamed of things I say or do.

[cheriandjimi]

You certainly aren't reading carefully. I NEVER said your child was a unibomber. What I was saying is that straight A student means absolute nothing. Just like having a "bad year" doesn't give people the right to be dishonest. Seperately I said Knowing right from wrong doesn't mean someone chooses right. Personally, I believe if you want your kids to be moral, live a moral life yourself.

Nor did I ever say anything about you saying anything about gay people--nor did anyone else. What they said was their was some type of remarks on another thread that were less than wonderful dealing with gay days.

You asked a question, didn't like the answer and attacked people--to a degree of saying people said things that were not said. And you are surprised people got offended and said things back? I don't need to hide behind PMs. I am not ashamed of things I say or do.
no you just implied. oh sorry if i spelled that wrong. i never said you were the one who made the comment about me saying something about gay people. but when i feel as though im being attacked and accused of saying things i never said it makes me mad. I sent pm's because your messages came to my personal email. And I did find them VERY offensive. I didnt write to you personally to start with. If you didnt like my question you didnt need to slam me for it. I already sent the moderator a message asking him how to unsub from this forum.
And to that other post, I am not this kimba person sorry for you, if you think so. No threat of violence intended, but if someone wants to imply something about my child then I will not back down. you know i just wanted to get some info for my trip I havent been able to post on anyother topics because I keep getting caught up with this stupid thread. what was I supposed to do just get slammed and say nothing. I guess thats what you all wanted. well what goes around comes around, maybe someday someone will make you feel like an outcast and put you down just because you made a few stupid comments.

bye

[welovedis]

Stop feeding the troll! :stir:

[rt2dz]

no you just implied. oh sorry if i spelled that wrong. i never said you were the one who made the comment about me saying something about gay people. but when i feel as though im being attacked and accused of saying things i never said it makes me mad. I sent pm's because your messages came to my personal email. And I did find them VERY offensive. I didnt write to you personally to start with. If you didnt like my question you didnt need to slam me for it. I already sent the moderator a message asking him how to unsub from this forum.

For the public record.

1) I was not implying anything. AGAIN, I apologize if that is how you took it.
2) You were quoting me when you went off on the gay tirade
3) I never sent anything to your personal email. I did not slam you until you said that all of everyone who answered you originally (and I would be in there) said all sorts of horrible things that were never said--something I founde VERY offensive

[tmt martins]

I've only read a little of this post but some of it makes me laugh.

When we were younger my dad always lied to get us in .

So when I got caught with a fake Id at 15 so I could drive and again at 19 so I could get in the clubs ( I never drank didn't like it ) I just said

WELL YOU TOLD ME IT WAS OK AS LONG AS IT DIDN"T HURT ANYONE.

What could he say he did it for so many years.He never thought I picked up on it but when younge thats when you reallt pick up most of your lifestyle habits.

[cheriandjimi]

oh well i was getting messages in my email(saying this or that person has a message for you ect.) and it was just getting me more and more upset.
i am trying to find out how to unsub from this forum so I dont have to see any messages like that in my in my email. I click on the link and it takes me to the thread, i dont see anything to click on to unsub.(i did change my email to an older one so I dont have to see messages from this board every time I check my mail in the future). if one of you could tell me how to un sub I would appreciate it I want to get off this board as much as you want me gone...

[joanchris]

oh well i was getting messages in my email(saying this or that person has a message for you ect.) and it was just getting me more and more upset.
i am trying to find out how to unsub from this forum so I dont have to see any messages like that in my in my email. I click on the link and it takes me to the .
in the blue line above the posts, there is something that says "thread tools" click there and then you can click to unsub from the thread.

[cheriandjimi]

in the blue line above the posts, there is something that says "thread tools" click there and then you can click to unsub from the thread.

did it thanks.

[tiff211]

We all lie, it's just to the degree of which we will lie and our justification behind it. I lie to keep Santa, tooth fairy and Easter Bunny alive. I was debating saying DD is 2 so I don't have to pay for her. However, I decided not to because in the grand scheme of things, after spending a couple of grand what a couple more hundred! Plus, I am a big believer in Karma so that keep in line also. :angel:

[rt2dz]

cheriandjimi--

I just wanted to thank you for the PM with all your threats, including the physical harm of my children. I can see why you prefer PMs and wouldn't want to post in a public forum.

Don't bother to respond. I definetly done

[KATIESMOMMY]

this should be closed..............it is not going anywhere fast.rt2dz report it to a mod if you are getting threats.

[Tinkerbelle32]

Please close thread! If threats are being made(especially to our children via pm's) then enough is enough!!!

rt2dz- I second the notion to inform the mods of the threats! Tink

[Beth E. (NJ)]

Closing this one. :D