Let's face it: teens do not want to vacation with their parents.
What makes a cruise any different? Since many companies are now making their ships family friendly.
Many families are now bringing their teens because of the different activities that are available and designed especially for teens.
The great thing about this vacation is that your teen will have other teens to hang out with.
Most cruise ships have integrated teen centers where teens can hang out, meet up, and wander around the ship on their own without their parents.
They have programs such as pool parties, movie nights, karaoke contests, and plenty of other programs to keep your teen busy.
One of the great things about being a parent to a teen on a cruise is that have some freedom to roam around away from their parents while the ship is out to sea.
As a parent of a teen, there are a few important things to keep in mind.
1.
Let your teens roam around the ship and hang out with other teens.
Consider buying walkie talkies or track phones so that you can easily stay in contact with your teen.
2.
Since the drinking age can range from 18 to 21 from ship to ship, it is important to talk to your teen about underage drinking.
Discuss your own rules and restrictions on drinking with your teen to make sure they are kept safe.
3.
Make sure you discuss your family's household rules with your teen and make it known that those rules are still in effect while they are on the cruise ship.
When choosing a ship, make sure you take notice to special attractions that are appealing to teens.
Such things could include video arcades, hot tubs, waterslides or water parks, rock-climbing walls, a miniature golf course, 24-hour food courts, and a basketball or volleyball court.
Another thing to take into consideration is that with the teen years come girlfriends or boyfriends.
When looking for a ship find one that has an Internet café' and make sure that the price per minute is reasonable.
Set limits with your teen on how long they can use the Internet on the ship so you don't end up with a large bill.
While family vacations are always a drag, these types of vacations will give your teen a lot to do and will keep them busy while you enjoy your vacation.
What makes a cruise any different? Since many companies are now making their ships family friendly.
Many families are now bringing their teens because of the different activities that are available and designed especially for teens.
The great thing about this vacation is that your teen will have other teens to hang out with.
Most cruise ships have integrated teen centers where teens can hang out, meet up, and wander around the ship on their own without their parents.
They have programs such as pool parties, movie nights, karaoke contests, and plenty of other programs to keep your teen busy.
One of the great things about being a parent to a teen on a cruise is that have some freedom to roam around away from their parents while the ship is out to sea.
As a parent of a teen, there are a few important things to keep in mind.
1.
Let your teens roam around the ship and hang out with other teens.
Consider buying walkie talkies or track phones so that you can easily stay in contact with your teen.
2.
Since the drinking age can range from 18 to 21 from ship to ship, it is important to talk to your teen about underage drinking.
Discuss your own rules and restrictions on drinking with your teen to make sure they are kept safe.
3.
Make sure you discuss your family's household rules with your teen and make it known that those rules are still in effect while they are on the cruise ship.
When choosing a ship, make sure you take notice to special attractions that are appealing to teens.
Such things could include video arcades, hot tubs, waterslides or water parks, rock-climbing walls, a miniature golf course, 24-hour food courts, and a basketball or volleyball court.
Another thing to take into consideration is that with the teen years come girlfriends or boyfriends.
When looking for a ship find one that has an Internet café' and make sure that the price per minute is reasonable.
Set limits with your teen on how long they can use the Internet on the ship so you don't end up with a large bill.
While family vacations are always a drag, these types of vacations will give your teen a lot to do and will keep them busy while you enjoy your vacation.
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