6 years old - too OLD for Disney World?!

I think you missed the point of my post entirely. And I do think this comment (bolded) is really sad and elitist. I live in a very urban school district and while we are very fortunate, many kids don't even have coats here, let alone go on any type of vacation. We are trying to teach our kids how fortunate they are. I don't think kids should be bragging about vacations, clothes, electronics, etc in school. I think being a little excited is one thing, but there are many kids that get hurt and upset that they can't have the same things. Let your kids be happy, excited, etc at home....it doesn't belong plastered all over school.

And why I gave it as an example similar to what you are IMO modeling for your children by saying wow, we get amazing vacations that nobody else in our urban district can. Honey they can't even afford coats so be sure not to talk about your amazing vacation and don't wear any WDW clothes b/c we don't want to rub our good fortune in their faces. I don't know that whole message just doesn't sit right with me that you have to go out of your way to make it a point with your kids.

Actions speak louder than words. I don't think you need to make a point to tell your children not to talk about something for them to know the difference between healthy/normal excitement when talking about something and rubbing it in your face bragging. The fact that you tell your kids not to talk about it and deny them the opportunity to wear clothes, bring folders or backpacks to school with Disney on them(which btw you can get at Walmart for under $10) is saying we are the haves and all your friends at school are the have nots.

ETA: that if I missed your point I apologize, but it seemed to me your point was that kids are jealous b/c they don't have what you have so teach your kids not to talk about it.
 
I have to go with envy of the situation. When I taught kindergarten, there was a reward for good behavior. When a couple of kids got it, another kid said, "Who wanted that anyway?"

As a fifth grader, I had a friend (who wad actually my Maid of honor) who, when learning I went to Disney, told me that I "did nothing." Every time I did something that she didn't, she would put it down. This sounds like a similar situation

Also, I agree with the PP who keeps it private. No need to hurt feelings of those who are unable to go. We were very fortunate to be able to go. My kids understand that this is a lovely opportunity, not a must do.
 
Consider the source. It's a random comment from a 6-year old who's probably never even been to WDW. Some kids just enjoy making comments like that. If your DD said she was going to Vegas, the other kid would probably, "Why? It's for babies!" ;)

I have 16 and 19 year old boys who cannot wait for their next trip to Disneyland in December. They went to WDW last year and loved it!

Yes to the first part.

Although on the second, I HATED MK as a 17-year-old boy - and that was with friends, not M&D :rotfl2:
 
It sounds to me like the other kid is jealous. I am 19 and although have only been to WDW twice in my life LOVE it and am planning on doing the Disney College Program there soon. I live in CA so I go to DLR a lot! Over 50,000 college students apply for the college program each semester. To live, work, and learn at WDW or DLR. And guess what they do when they aren't working... Go to the parks! Many of them have a goal to get a picture with every character. These people range in age from 18-25 on average (although they are many that are older) and they live and breath Disney. So 6 is not too old for WDW, in my opinion you are NEVER to old for Disney. I hope that your child wasn't discouraged.
 

As a first grade teacher.... some kids are negative jerks. Yes, even 6 year olds. I love all my students, but some are very mature acting and I can totally see them saying this- usually girls. Mostly girls. I wouldn't worry about it.

But, I can say, I have a girl this year with an Elsa backpack and this is the first princess backpack I have seen in a LONG time. But, Elsa is a special case in first grade hierarchy I guess. :rotfl2: My first year in first grade, I was shocked how few princesses I had at Halloween time. I am sure most of my girls will gladly dawn the princess dress in Disneyland, but here at home, nope. Gonna be a witch/punk rocker/vampire/bloody murder (yes that happened, quietest sweetest girl too) for Halloween.
 
In gradeschool I was one of the richest kids in my class. It was HARD. We were not even 'rich' by ANY standards---but my school was filled with lots of working class families with 1 or 2 parents working and making maybe double minimum wage with 2 kids at home.

Going on lots of vacations, receiving expensive Christmas gifts, living in a bigger/fancier house....it was just HARD. Hard to make friends, hard to keep friends, hard to relate to other kids. Even the parents made it hard. They'd drive to our house to drop me off or pick me up for things like the movies or the mall and they'd make snide remarks - what do your parents DO for a living??? Did your mom just marry someone with $$? Must be nice to be able to go skiing in Colorado again this year. Jealousy is an evil thing and it strikes both kids AND adults.

With that said I see nothing wrong with a parent telling a child to not discuss things like vacations or Christmas stuff at school.
 
New friends? LOL

Hubby and I are in our 30s and going to disney by ourselves next year, lol.
 
My daughter is 6 years old and in the first grade. She is VERY excited about our upcoming trip to DW! She was excitedly telling friends in her class that she is going, one of the girls said, "disney world? Aren't you too old for that? It's so babyish." :confused3 Excuse me? She IS my baby. Then other classmates told her that we were probably only going for my younger daughter who is 3 years old. I plan to try my hardest to keep her from growing up too fast. She loves the princesses, classic characters, rides and most the big cheese himself. Now she is a little self conscious about pictures with all of them - I told her that her mama is 30 years and even MORE excited than mist little kids to go and there is no age limit on imagination. Some kids are just turds...:rolleyes2

What?? :confused3 What are parents teaching their children anyway? They want them married and pregnant at 14 so they can be 'all grown up'??? Sorry, know that's a little harsh, but that is totally ridiculous to not let children, be children. :sad2:
 
puh-lease 6 is an awesome age for WDW. We go a couple of times a year and my DD (6) is constantly daydreaming about our next trip. She's obsessed. In my experience with K & 1st grade there are always negative kids who are looking for an opportunity to make fun of other kids. There is one particular kid who was in K and again in 1st with DD who always either makes fun of or "one ups' whatever DD says she's going to do... travel, gymnastics, birthday party whatever. Keep your DD excited about WDW! My nieces are 11 & 9 and they still love going every year!
 
In August of 2013, 2 of my friends and I went to Disney World for a week and we had an awesome time... we met so many wonderful families while waiting for pictures with the characters.. the little children were excited that we were "old" and going there at the same time they were.. They asked us questions etc...love it...
 
I bet they were jealous. Six years old is perfect for that age. Some rides aren't for six years old.
 
A big majority of my first grader's friends love Disney. In fact, at the Daisy meeting, one girl said Disney was her favorite "outdoor" thing to do. I wonder if the girl was relating the Disney Jr shows with the park. My DD still watches Doc, Jake, Sophia, but I know quite a few that don't watch. But they don't connect the park with being too babyish.
 
Honestly, do not make an issue out if this with your daughter. Some random 6 year old should have no power or effect over you and your family.

I am a Girl Scout leader, and you would not believe some of the comments from these little girls… (e.g… ew, why are you wearing that?). When my daughters get upset about comments, I fluff them off. If your daughter sees you upset, she will think it is a big issue, and she should be upset too…

You will have a great time. Pay this no mind.
 
My daughter is 6 years old and in the first grade. She is VERY excited about our upcoming trip to DW! She was excitedly telling friends in her class that she is going, one of the girls said, "disney world? Aren't you too old for that? It's so babyish." :confused3 Excuse me? She IS my baby. Then other classmates told her that we were probably only going for my younger daughter who is 3 years old. I plan to try my hardest to keep her from growing up too fast. She loves the princesses, classic characters, rides and most the big cheese himself. Now she is a little self conscious about pictures with all of them - I told her that her mama is 30 years and even MORE excited than mist little kids to go and there is no age limit on imagination. Some kids are just turds...:rolleyes2

I wonder that opinion is because the parents said that when those kids asked to go. Instead of just saying, no--they tell them it is for babies.:confused3

And yes, that wasn't a nice thing for then to say.
 
I commented earlier about my own kids but I'll also point out that Disney was my DH (then boyfriend) and I, and several friends Spring Break vacation destination in college. DH and I went a few times w/out kids including our honeymoon. We clearly weren't too old for it, LOL.
 
Three pages of judging a 6 year old's comments! LoL. That is funny. The child is 6 as well! A "baby" as well! I really hope as parents you do not automatically default to "she's just jealous of you" when children do not share the same opinion. That is the most awful excuse a parent can give and doesn't allow the child the opportunity to see things from other's perspective. Try thinking about the situation from a different perspective to discuss in the conversation. I agree with the posters who said the child may not have been familiar with Disney. If her family can not afford Disney then yes, perhaps, the impression she has is Disney is for little kids. There could be so many different reasons why this child views Disney a place for younger kids. You cannot expect everyone to be knowledgeable on Disney. Also, on the flip side if a child talks about a vacation too much it can be perceived as bragging from others, not "excited" as the mom views it.
 
Honestly, do not make an issue out if this with your daughter. Some random 6 year old should have no power or effect over you and your family.

I am a Girl Scout leader, and you would not believe some of the comments from these little girls… (e.g… ew, why are you wearing that?). When my daughters get upset about comments, I fluff them off. If your daughter sees you upset, she will think it is a big issue, and she should be upset too…

You will have a great time. Pay this no mind.

Totally. Last year we had a problem with a recurring Justice Club in our first grade group. You could only play if you were wearing Justice clothes. The leaders checked tags. It was nuts. We thought we stopped it, talked to parents etc. Then a few months we would start to see Justice lists and such. They are in second grade now. This year's group is more mellow thankfully!
 


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