What would you do if DD insists on hotel

[Aliceacc]

An important part of parenting is exposing our kids to a variety of things, so that they're better prepared for the world out there. If they only do the things they've already done and go to the places they've already been, their worlds will be very small indeed. We need to broaden our kids' horizons by exposing them to things they don't know about or didn't think they would like. Every new experience adds to their ability to make opinions based on reality, not perception.

She's going to WDW. She's going to have a blast!! And so will you. So let her know you're staying at the Polynesian-- you and her dad have made the reservations and they're not going to change. Now, which new restaurant does she want to add to all her old favorites?

 

[pixdust]

So call me crazy, but unless DD, 7 is paying for said vacation, I don't feel like it is her decision on where to stay. We can't afford to stay at the Poly, so I am envious. My DS would be envious too. I think that you are thinking enough of your children to take them to WDW, you are sacrificing your money and time to take them and letting them have some input on dining and activities right? For young children life really shouldn't get any better than that. They may not be excited now, but when they get there how could they not be? My DS 10, says he doesn't want to go in 7 days, because of a Pokemon character giveaway at Toys R Us! Do you think I am cancelling the ressies to sacrifice a 10 day trip for a 3 hour fun fest of standing in line to have a Pokemon downloaded onto his Gameboy? I don't think so. I will sacrifice 3 hours while we are there to find the Toys R Us in Orlando that will be participating.
Keep your reservations, you are the decision maker and your DD will have a good time where ever she is staying. I wish you much Pixie Dust.

 

[brodyjen]

This thread really shows the difference in generosity among parents. Yes, you're paying for the trip, but are you taking it for YOU, or are you taking it for your child? If you're taking it for you, then I would expect anyone who wants to dictate where they stay to come right out and tell their child that they are picking the hotel because the trip is for them. Because that is what's happening. I find it very sad that there are parents who will not consider the opinion of a young child, like they are not a person who is allowed to have likes and dislikes (just like their parents). A big part of being a parent is sacrificing what you want in order to give your child what they want. I'm glad my DH and I are parents who will go to whatever lengths to make sure our children feel like people. I know one day my girls will thank me for it.

WOW. In what way is it being "not generous" to take your children to WDW, no matter *where* you stay? Yes, our daughters are part of our family, and of course, as they get older we will involve them more and more in our family vacation planning. But, the reality is that my DH gets 2 weeks of vacation a year, period - our girls have 15 weeks of vacation from school, and plenty of opportunities to do fun things. My DH & I make the decision as to where we will be comfortable and what kind of "theming/experience" we want in our vacation. In addition, the *adults* are paying for the vacation, and well, we're the adults. Therefore, we're going to make the decisions on where we go and how much we have to spend. If our daughter/s didn't like the resort we chose (especially before getting there/never having seen it, not having a bad experience once we got there), well, that would be a shame for them but I'm certainly not going to apologize for it, or break my budget to make them happier about it. Would I talk up the resort, show them pictures, and let them in on fun things they could do there? Absolutely. But change it? No.

 

[Praying Colonel]

This thread really shows the difference in generosity among parents. Yes, you're paying for the trip, but are you taking it for YOU, or are you taking it for your child? If you're taking it for you, then I would expect anyone who wants to dictate where they stay to come right out and tell their child that they are picking the hotel because the trip is for them. Because that is what's happening. I find it very sad that there are parents who will not consider the opinion of a young child, like they are not a person who is allowed to have likes and dislikes (just like their parents). A big part of being a parent is sacrificing what you want in order to give your child what they want. I'm glad my DH and I are parents who will go to whatever lengths to make sure our children feel like people. I know one day my girls will thank me for it.

A parent who selects the resort is no more being un-generous (?) than a parent who lets the kids have a say in the resort is spoiling them.

A parent "forcing" his or her child to go to WDW, and stay at the Poly? Boy, I wish my parents had shown that lack of generosity to me! Quick, someone call Social Services before the poor darling is abused any further!

OP, you can go into edit, select "Go Advanced" and change the title of your thread. That will end this--maybe.

 

[safetymom]

This has gone before resort planning so the thread is now closed.