What is Disney policy on intervening when children panic?

[GreenCntryGirl]

I'm stunned by this thread.

I'm reminded of a comment I once heard and have said to a parent or two.

"You love your kids so much that you let them act the fool and because of this nobody else can stand to be around them."

 

[LongLiveDisney1]

Why couldn't the parents just take turns?

You mean each parent rides by themselves? Ummm not fun.

 

[KrazeeK120]

You mean each parent rides by themselves? Ummm not fun.

Why not? I got motion sick on Mission Space (yeah, the green version, my stomach has no tolerance) and DH really wanted to ride it last trip. We'd already pulled fastpasses for my favorite ride, Soarin'. DH gave me his fastpass and I rode it twice alone while he went and rode Mission Space (orange version). And we were both very happy with this choice.

I understand that it's not the same as the "scared child" situation, but it does involve two people separating to ride rides.

I love DH, and we weren't fighting or anything, but I cherished having just a few minutes to myself during the week.

 

[EnchantedTales]

From the mouth of WDW security to me several years ago, "we are to observe and report". So I think their default position is to not do anything unless someone's safety is compromised.

*This*

Unless safety is compromised I do not intervene. A very large percentage of parents are not interested in what I have to say, or think. To them it's offensive that I give my opinion. They "know their kid, so shut up." Bottom line is that neither Disney, or I, can tell you how to raise your child. That is your prerogative and right. However, when the safety of others, or the child, is in danger then I address the safety situation.

Do I think some may need a lot of therapy? Hell yes! Do I feel bad for some kids? You betcha! However, this is a parenting issue that I have no part of it. Your kid, your right to drag him down to the ride and terrify the living crap out of him if that's what you think it's right. Wouldn't be my choice, but that is *my choice*.

 

[LongLiveDisney1]

*This*

Unless safety is compromised I do not intervene. A very large percentage of parents are not interested in what I have to say, or think. To them it's offensive that I give my opinion. They "know their kid, so shut up." Bottom line is that neither Disney, or I, can tell you how to raise your child. That is your prerogative and right. However, when the safety of others, or the child, is in danger then I address the safety situation.

Do I think some may need a lot of therapy? Hell yes! Do I feel bad for some kids? You betcha! However, this is a parenting issue that I have no part of it. Your kid, your right to drag him down to the ride and terrify the living crap out of him if that's what you think it's right. Wouldn't be my choice, but that is *my choice*.

Yup well said!

 

[ttintagel]

Why couldn't the parents just take turns?

You mean each parent rides by themselves? Ummm not fun.

Sounds like more fun than riding with a terrified and unhappy kid.

 

[Always Dream]

I think Disney should either refuse a crying child seating on the ride, or offer other riders a seat in a different vehicle that is far enough away so as not to be disturbed.

I don't understand why the parents thought it was OK to ruin the ride for everyone else. It reminds of the time I was sitting on the curb for a parade and immediately behind me was a very young child in a stroller, crying his or her eyes out for 45 minutes. Totally obnoxious.

 

[minnie mum]

You mean each parent rides by themselves? Ummm not fun.

I'm trying to see if I understand you correctly. It's important that you have fun on a ride. And you can only have fun on a ride if the other parent is with you. It is not important that your children have fun on a ride. If they are afraid of a ride that you want to ride on, too bad for them, they just have to suck it up while you all go on the ride. Your pleasure supercedes their fear. Have I got that much right?

 

[Rip]

Sounds like more fun than riding with a terrified and unhappy kid.

The he/she can suck it up and quit whining.

Kids cry, most parents know their own child's limits. This whole thread is a mountain out of a molehill. Yes, there are bad parents, but by and large it's mostly busybodies that just don't like the way one couple chooses to act toward their children.

I've made my kids ride things they didn't think they would like, they know better than to act a fool and disrupt it for everyone else. Yes, sometimes they were scared at first, and sometimes they were scared the whole time. They learned a lesson.

 

[minnie mum]

nevermind. not worth the points.

 

[LongLiveDisney1]

The he/she can suck it up and quit whining.

Kids cry, most parents know their own child's limits. This whole thread is a mountain out of a molehill. Yes, there are bad parents, but by and large it's mostly busybodies that just don't like the way one couple chooses to act toward their children.

I've made my kids ride things they didn't think they would like, they know better than to act a fool and disrupt it for everyone else. Yes, sometimes they were scared at first, and sometimes they were scared the whole time. They learned a lesson.

 

[Jennasis]

So it's no fun for a parent to ride alone, but it IS fun to drag your terrified kid on a ride and ruin the experience for not only your kid, but those around you.

Nice. Good to know the trip is all about you (parent).

I'm so glad my parents let me and my two sisters decide when we were ready to tackle the rides that wigged us out. Now, as an adult, there isn't anything I won't ride (except Mission:Space orange, but that's only because I rode it once and had a massive panic attack during the ride due to the pressure on my chest).

 

[ttintagel]

The he/she can suck it up and quit whining.

Kids cry, most parents know their own child's limits. This whole thread is a mountain out of a molehill. Yes, there are bad parents, but by and large it's mostly busybodies that just don't like the way one couple chooses to act toward their children.

I've made my kids ride things they didn't think they would like, they know better than to act a fool and disrupt it for everyone else. Yes, sometimes they were scared at first, and sometimes they were scared the whole time. They learned a lesson.

If your child's fear and unhappiness are less distressing to you than spending ten minutes away from your spouse at a theme park, well, each to his own, I guess. I'm gaining a while new appreciation for my parents.

 

[Rip]

If your child's fear and unhappiness are less distressing to you than spending ten minutes away from your spouse at a theme park, well, each to his own, I guess. I'm gaining a while new appreciation for my parents.

Because that is exactly what I said.



(They were scared of the dark once too, but they are not anymore. Think about it.)

 

[kandb]

I started reading this thread but had to stop because it is so disturbing to me. Obviously the parents are abusive. I believe in karma and hope the parents get theirs someday. The parents are sub-human.

 

[minnie mum]

I started reading this thread but had to stop because it is so disturbing to me. Obviously the parents are abusive. I believe in karma and hope the parents get theirs someday. The parents are sub-human.

I think I've reached the same point. As someone who grew up with a bully for a father who thought that verbal abuse and disregard for everything and everyone other than himself was the way to raise children, my heart cries for these kids. Oh, they learn. And they learn fast. But what they are learning is probably not what their father's think they are. I believe in karma too.

 

[LongLiveDisney1]

I think I've reached the same point. As someone who grew up with a bully for a father who thought that verbal abuse and disregard for everything and everyone other than himself was the way to raise children, my heart cries for these kids. Oh, they learn. And they learn fast. But what they are learning is probably not what their father's think they are. I believe in karma too.

Yup being taken to Disney World is certainly a tough way to live life. Feel so bad for those kids...

 

[Rip]

Yup being taken to Disney World is certainly a tough way to live life. Feel so bad for those kids...

OMG, you were forced to go to Disney and ride a ride?? Let's get you some therapy, snowflake.

 

[kandb]

It's sad how some people think emotionally abusing children is funny. Parent's who are emotional abusers don't leave physical scars but leave emotional/mental scars. As a parent, my children know that I am there to love and protect them. Obviously, the parent's the OP described have mental issues. It's sad to see people laughing at a child who is emotionally terrified. Can someone explain to me how that is funny?

 

[Rip]

It's sad how some people think emotionally abusing children is funny. Parent's who are emotional abusers don't leave physical scars but leave emotional/mental scars. As a parent, my children know that I am there to love and protect them. Obviously, the parent's the OP described have mental issues. It's sad to see people laughing at a child who is emotionally terrified. Can someone explain to me how that is funny?

Who did that?