Would This Seem Odd to You?

[poohs_hunny]

In 2008, I took my godson (9 at the time) to WDW. We had a blast! I am thinking about taking him again this summer. He just turned 12 and will still be 12 during the trip if it happens.

Today, my mom (who knows that I am considering this trip) said that she's not sure it's a good idea now that he's older because it would be strange for us to share a room because I'm not his mom. She also said that she asked her sister (my aunt) about it and she agreed with my mom. I was completely taken aback. Honestly, it never once crossed my mind that anyone would think it was odd for someone to take a relative (my godson is my cousin's son) of any age of the opposite sex to Disney and share a room. How is it any different from an aunt taking her nephew or really, a mom taking her son? I basically told her she was being ridiculous, and that if my cousin (godson's mom) and her ex didn't have a problem with it, then no one else should either.

So, am I right - is she (and my aunt) being ridiculous? Or would others think this was odd as well? A poll is coming...

 

[Shmily1]

They are being ridiculous. Have a great time on your trip!

 

[joviroxx]

Thats ridiculous. My DS is 12 and there would be NO issue with him staying with any of his aunts or family.

 

[Wall-E1]

It's odd. Not you. The mother's thought process. That's what's odd. You can take me if you want to. I'm almost 40. Is that odd... that I'm so old, or that we have never met? Oh well, let them think what they want. I'm ready to go. Take me. Please.

 

[Happy Mom2]

I agree with PP. That's ridiculous. Go, and have fun!

 

[klj27]

My son is 12 and I am an incredibly cautious type person and I wouldn't think twice about him going to WDW with any of his aunts or my female cousins. They are cooky!

 

[tink_n_pooh]

You are sharing a room not sharing a bed... I think they are a little nutty

 

[mackeysmom]

So, as his Godmother - you are trusted enough to be in charge of his spiritual welfare - but can't take him to Disney??

Seems odd to me, too.

 

[ilovejack02]

DS8's Godmother is also the person in our will that we have chosen to raise DS if God forbid anything happens to us. So yes I think that is odd.

 

[MissyDVC]

I vote for "No, that is not odd" Enjoy your trip and he has been blessed with a super Godmother

 

[Liberty Belle]

I voted other because I think it depends on the boy. If he's comfortable with it (and you're sure of that), then I don't see a problem as long as all changing is done in the bathroom and appropriate night clothes are worn. I'm not a prude, but boys that age can start to get a little funny about females.

 

[daisyduck123]

My son is 12yo.

Neither him, DH, nor myself would have any problems with him going to WDW & staying in a room with one of his aunts. The thought would've never even entered our minds.

 

[MissyDVC]

My son is 12yo.

Neither him, DH, nor myself would have any problems with him going to WDW & staying in a room with one of his aunts. The thought would've never even entered our minds.

I was just going to post an almost identical post to this one. My DS is 12 as well and wouldn't give this a second thought.

 

[Wall-E1]

I'd like to offer up my son to anyone that would want it. You can take him to Disney or wherever. Just take him. Feel free to bring him back when he is no longer a teenager.

 

[poohs_hunny]

Thanks for everyone's responses so far. I'm glad that I'm not the only one who thought my mom was being ridiculous. She's typically not the overly cautious, worrywart type, so this really caught me off guard. Frankly, if the comment had come from anyone besides a close relative, I would have been insulted. It would almost be like they were worried that I'm a child predator or something. My mom is just concerned about what other people may think. Well, IMO: 1. Most people will assume I AM his mother. This happened last time - it's only natural. 2. You guys just proved that most people, if they did know I'm not his mother, wouldn't care a bit. and 3. If anyone DOES think it's odd, WHO CARES? They're the one with the problem, not me.

 

[Acklander]

I'd leave it up to your God son - yes, there's an age where they all the sudden become funny about it, but it varies from person to person. If he's good with it, I don't see the problem.

 

[quasar4legs]

Totally normal for a trusted relative to share a hotel room with a child on a vacation.

How nice of you to consider taking your godson to WDW again.

 

[bumbershoot]

He might *also* be your godson, but first and foremost he is also your cousin. Cousin once removed, but still a cousin.

We just had a big family trip where I met my two cousins once removed for the first time, and my cousin met my son (her cousin once removed) for the first time. It was terrific! And I'm sure that my cousin would take my son, and I would take her son and/or daughter, to disney ANY time, and not think it was weird at all.

I voted other because I think it depends on the boy. If he's comfortable with it (and you're sure of that), then I don't see a problem as long as all changing is done in the bathroom and appropriate night clothes are worn. I'm not a prude, but boys that age can start to get a little funny about females.

That said, that's very true. I'm the oldest of 5, and the 3 brothers got REALLY weird in that time-frame about being near females of just about any age. Biology is rough on guys...

I'd like to offer up my son to anyone that would want it. You can take him to Disney or wherever. Just take him. Feel free to bring him back when he is no longer a teenager.

Working into another NYE thread, Wall-E1?

 

[stinkerbelle's mom]

I voted other.

As long as you guys have a good relationship I'd think nothing about it because you are used to being around each other. Talk to his mom first and see what she thinks.

However, your mom isn't totally off with her thoughts. Suppose the boy got mad at you and made accusations against you. (It has been known to happen). They will believe him. Eventually they may find out the truth but by that time it could've cost you alot. I'm not saying this will happen its just something to think about.

 

[Disney Doll]

I'd like to offer up my son to anyone that would want it. You can take him to Disney or wherever. Just take him. Feel free to bring him back when he is no longer a teenager.

LOL!!!!

Presuming that you wouldn't be sharing a bed, would be wearing appropriate pajamas (no Fredericks of Hollywood numbers) and would not be parading around the room naked, I see no problem with it. Obviously you'll have to be a bit cautious about privacy & the use of the bathroom etc., but that would be the case regardless of who you were travelling with.