I'm the bad guy....

[evilDISer]

OK, I have been reading posts about the most annoying things about Disney. I know you guys will not agree with me but, oh well....

I dont think I should have to make my child stand on a bus or sit in my lap to accomidate strangers. I paid the same fare for my child as anyone else. I dont feel like people who have the NERVE to bring infants to disney should get my tierd childs seat. MAYBE the elderly, but if they want to sit then maybe they should have gotten to the bus stop earlier, as I did.
I am not trying to be rude but why should someone get MY kids seat just because they have a child that is TOO YOUNG to even be brought to Disney.
Go ahead and slam me. I'm ready!!

 

[carrieann]

I don't ever expect people to hold their children in their laps so that my son or I may have a seat on a bus. In this day and age where people are self-absorbed and lack basic consideration for others I would be surprised if anyone did move over or hold their child in their lap to make a little more room for another person. I for one feel that it is my duty to instill proper manners in my child - and the way that I do this is by providing a good example for him to follow. Making room for another person to sit down may be an inconvenience but I feel that it is the polite and compassionate thing to do. When I see another passenger do the same - or actually give up their seat for another "stranger" it reminds me that there are still good decent people in this world that care about others.

 

[imgoingtodisney]

My husband, 9yr son and I will be making sure my MIL gets to sit before any of us do. And it depends on how my son is feeling at the time to weather he will be giving up his seat or not- he does have a hidden physical condition.

 

[imgoingtodisney]

In all actuality it wont really matter to my son if he gets a seat or not. It will be hard for him with the bathroom but I dont really see anyone letting a 9yr ahead of the line. They cant see his physical handicap. That makes me not want to let another little child ahead of me in the bathroom because I know what my son is going through.

 

[mom42860]

I wouldn't expect a tired child to give up thier seat for the elderly- someone holding a tired child- a pregnant woman or someone who is obviously handicapped but I WOULD expect a healthly adult that is able to do so. Of course there are some adults who could not because of their own health limitations understandably, but there are far too many perfectly healthy adults who refuse to be courteous to those less fortunate. Just my 2cents

 

[beattyfamily]

First, no age is "too young" to go to WDW, IMHO, although, I personally wouldn't take a child under 1 year old.

Secondly, I agree completely with carrieann when she said:

In this day and age where people are self-absorbed and lack basic consideration for others I would be surprised if anyone did move over or hold their child in their lap to make a little more room for another person. I for one feel that it is my duty to instill proper manners in my child - and the way that I do this is by providing a good example for him to follow. Making room for another person to sit down may be an inconvenience but I feel that it is the polite and compassionate thing to do. When I see another passenger do the same - or actually give up their seat for another "stranger" it reminds me that there are still good decent people in this world that care about others.

It IS a rare thing to see today but I still see it on the buses and monorail from time to time, especially for the elderly. My husband ALWAYS gives up his seat to women and elderly or parent carrying a child or a pregnant woman. We have 2 DD's age 2 and 5 and if it's crowded, of course, they go on our laps to make room. If they are light and small enough to go on a lap when crowded, they definitely should, IMHO.

I know all too well how rude and selfish people are. When I was pregnant with my first daughter and still commuting to work on the train, no one ever gave me their seat. I was pretty far along too and never got a seat from anyone. Quite sad, IMHO.

 

[skeezixspud]

... since bus etiquette is a pet peeve of mine, I'm going to take advantage of you to spread a little knowledge. I know that an inordinate number of people who take busses at WDW have never had any other occasion in their lives to take public transportation, so obviously, they must be ignorant of the proper etiquette.

If you get on a bus at a crowded stop, get on quickly and move all the way to the rear of the bus to make room for the people coming on behind you. Seats near the front door are by custom (and on public buses, by Florida law) reserved for those who are elderly and/or disabled, so don't sit in them if you don't need them! No one is going to call you on whether or not you are disabled, but you know the truth, don't you? Secondly, when a bus is crowded, able-bodied people should give up their seats to those who are disabled, or those carrying heavy objects. This rule has nothing to do with how much your feet hurt, BTW, it has to do with not getting squashed when that encumbered person falls on you as the bus goes around a curve! It's about safety, not comfort.

As a corollary for people who don't normally walk to get around, here's another rule. When walking on crowded sidewalks, KEEP RIGHT! If you must stop, step as far to the right as possible before stopping, so as not to disrupt the flow of sidewalk traffic. DO NOT dart and weave in front of wheelchairs or strollers; if you do so you will deserve to be run down.

Thus endeth the rant.

 

[LMHB]

Carrieann, you go girl! Well said.
Why does everything have to be about "what you paid for" and "getting your money's worth?" I would much rather my children have the life experience of learning courtesy and compassion for others rather than the short experience of resting their rear ends on a bus for 15 minutes. I also think it is not a crazy idea for men or young men to give up their seats for a lady, even a young one, but ESPECIALLY a mature one. Maybe that is extreme for some families, but my boys are being raised with these manners. But then again we are from the south....

 

[mirlow]

What is your deal evilDiser I saw your profile and it looks like you are just all over the board tying to cause controversy? You only have 9 replies and they are all the same question. Why didn't you just leave this thread at the debate board where you started it? Its obvious that at the way you went about this question that is what you want to get into? Did anyone ever tell you to share you seat? I would rather hold my INFANT than take your seat anyway . This is one reason why I stay at a monorail resort and rent a car. BTW when I was on the monorail holding my INFANT a mature fellow insisted that I take his seat and I only did after he kept on consisting that I do.

 

[TinkerPixie]

I you dont want to give up your seat or your childs seat, dont. It isn't like any one will force you to. If your conscience is clear, fine. Why even bother to post it here?

 

[ABCMom]

This same topic can be found on the Debate Board if you care to discuss it any further.

http://www.disboards.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=85925

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