HORRIBLE PARENTS! Couple Leave Children In Cruise Ship Cabin While They Go On A Romantic Dinner

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[@JSHIPLIFE]

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[@SandNSurf]

They are 💯 wrong! This is blatant child neglect!

[@allisonreid7040]

Yes

[@helenaalicia6987]

Yes. Anything can happen on a cruise. A fire, hit a reef system because of a faulty navigation accident and they could be clear across the ship. If they want a romantic voyage, leave the kids at home with grandma (thats what we are here for -Family)

[@sandysutube63]

Yes !!!🚨🚨🚨🚨👿👿👿👿

[@1LoudCRX]

When did you get married?

[@robinmiller5256]

Instead of bringing baby monitors, why not bring a babysitter?

[@moniesincere5083]

🎯

[@JacccFrost132]

Especially if you’re rich asf

[@tduck828]

I think grand parents were there but clearly didn't want to watch kids

[@dabsanyone3752]

Are you gonna pay for the sitter to come ?

[@momof1576]

You can hire sitters onboard or use the kids club

[@milly-fj2cb]

Bringing the monitor indicates they planned to do this,

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

I'm surprised the monitor would work given the ship is constructed of steel. I'd imagine you'd not get too far down the hall before it cut out. Unless it was a WiFi one.

[@kevwwong]

@@0tispunkm3y3r I think it was mentioned that they used their phones and FaceTime as an ad hoc baby monitor? Which - credit where it's due - is a clever hack. But I don't think I could ever implement that on a cruise ship, because I know that young kids are inherently curious and completely unaware of their own mortality. Thank goodness I have mopey teenagers now??

[@kristinjohnson8984]

Bingo!!! I’m going on a cruise soon and packing the baby monitor never crossed my mind because I’m not leaving my children!

[@ILoveDakaya]

They’re probably lying. I don’t believe there was even a baby monitor involved after hearing the rules, it’s too strict for them to not have known!

[@kevwwong]

@@ILoveDakaya They said they used Facetime, which has led me to believe that they wanted to demonstrate this as a way to circumvent the issues with baby monitor range and all the metal. Which… fine, it’s an interesting hack. But you still shouldn’t leave the little ones alone in the cabin.

[@jdrew5367]

If this couple is making that much money, there is no reason why they couldn’t have gotten on nanny brought her along and utilized her time when they wanted alone time, or content time. They used extremely poor judgment because you never leave your kids at any age alone. As a parent you are there to be a responsible for your children’s lives every minute of the day. Yes, they had a baby monitor, but that is not taking care of your children. That’s being selfish as a couple and thinking of themselves rather than thinking of their children. Nothing stop them from putting those sleeping children in a stroller and bring them to dinner. Thank you J!

[@imalltheway]

Not just poor judgment as you said with the money they make, they can bring a nanny with them. They just want to use the kids as money making tool and don't care. 🤬🤬

[@sdega315]

In most US states, it would be illegal to leave children this age unsupervised for any length of time. It would warrant a call to child protective services.

[@Speshulsawce]

No it's not

[@TruCrimeCafe]

​@Speshulsawce yes... it is.

[@RyanK-100]

UNFORGIVABLE PARENTING. If the vlogger parents were up front that they did that (not sure from Jay's video), then I suspect they WILL get a call from DYFS when they get back. I'm not looking it up now, but I read most EULAs, and I think the cruise lines say you are always responsible for your kids. In the least, they should be banned from this cruise line. Forever. Better to smuggle a pint of liquor or marijuana than to leave your infant and

[@joansarratt]

It’s neglect

[@michellebaymiller3388]

@@Speshulsawceyes it is ITS CHILD endangerment

[@judyhale9024]

Those kids are far too young to be left alone! How irresponsible!!!!

[@TomahawkMark843]

This couple has lost all sense of responsibility for their children. Apparently, they have prioritized their selfish desires over the welfare of their kids. There is no excuse for them not having a responsible sitter.

[@jasonchappina8319]

Their silly videos of them simply performing routine, everyday tasks ( like most of these so called influencers) used to pop up in my feed until I blocked their channel. I refuse to contribute to this crap.

[@loricreed]

A romantic dinner delivered to their cabin would have been great content.❤

[@jaklg7905]

We see a lot of that lately, sadly.

[@poisonapple6138]

The husband especially is a real PoS.

[@InMyCruisingEra]

Either you keep them with you , bring grands , OR STAY HOME!

[@annepetri4571]

The day you become parents, there are no breaks for the next 18 years. Being a parent is a 24/7 gig.

[@aiaesthetics1124]

Really? You need to monitor a 17 year old 24/7? Why?

[@teelee8661]

Bad bad parenting... they need a travel nanny for situations like that. It's never ok to leave your children unattended...especially on a cruise ship!!!😒

[@Emma-ql2lv]

And they can actually afford it, which is makes this more infuriating.

[@clittle1807]

Or even bring a family member

[@TalytaB]

100%

[@SpicyPlur]

​@@clittle1807they had family members there and they just didn't want to babysit 😮 makes you feel bad for the kids

[@clittle1807]

@@SpicyPlur wowwww.. crazy

[@marylabombard5404]

I agree with you..don’t they have daycare on board?? They should have brought someone to watch them or leave them with grandma

[@MariaMinter]

Yea! like 6 dollars an hour! That’s the sad part. It’s totally fucking affordable.

[@shawnmartin95358]

They didn't like it, j said that in the video

[@debracartier2947]

I’m so sorry these parents are completely negligent! We need to remind these parents about Madeline McCann who disappeared while her negligent parents went out to dinner with friends leaving their and other kids alone! Little Madeline disappeared and has never been seen again! That was in 2007! 😡😡

[@corneliablair]

This couple was wrong to leave their kids alone. Not by land nor by sea do you ever leave your kids alone

[@dearmepa1]

I remember this, so tragic.😞

[@Dangerdangerwillrobinson]

Thank you for bringing this up. It was the first thing I thought of while watching this video. I think Madeline was three or four at the time, so older than these babies. That couple got off lightly. Although the evening would’ve ended well in 99% of cases, you only need to be unlucky once, something the parents of Madeline know only too well.

[@TheMeloettaful]

Wow that was 17 years ago now 😓. They have to live with that guilt for the rest of their lives because of their negligence. Parents like this should of never been parents to begin with 😠! It is a responsibility you have to your children 24/7 365 days a year. Extremely tragic and was 100% preventable 😔.

[@Jordan-pn7fy]

This was my first thought too. They are probably too young to know that story. They were a wealthy couple too, who could have easily hired a nanny to travel with them.

[@terrifromm5085]

As a parent, I find their behavior and lack of judgment reprehensible. Ugh!

[@Knightnurse90]

They were wrong leaving children that age alone. So many people can come in that room. So excited you are so close to 300,000!!

[@k.johnson1256]

Baby monitor? Seriously? A choking person doesn't make a sound... I have no words. 😡

[@livingblackirish8809]

You said wife! Congratulations!

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Thanks!

[@OohhhhThatKeema]

@@JSHIPLIFEcongrats J

[@purplepam4121969]

Yes congratulations 🎉

[@margotk538]

Congratulations,J!

[@BonusFiddle]

Room service would have been a better choice….and I’m with you on the family bloggers

[@aprilrich807]

I’m disheartened to hear that some thought that this couple’s actions weren’t that bad. IT’S A BIG DEAL!!! Shame on them. 🤬

[@TruCrimeCafe]

@aprilrich807 YES!!! I cannot fathom condoning that behavior!

[@themeanhornet1070]

Honestly, I just do not care.

[@Nikki30288]

Honesty is important 🤣

[@Allthathingss]

The way of the world. ME FIRST mentality!

[@Allthathingss]

​@Nikki30288 what a sad troll that person is. Why even take the time to comment, " I do not care." Think it in your head and then move on. 😂😂😂😂

[@Michael-rx6ji]

Keeping it real J, thats why I watch you

[@Bintexas]

Selfish, narcissistic and fake. These ppl disgust me.

[@whopaul]

They brought the baby Monitor on board with them. That means they were planning on used it. Leaving the babies in the room by their self, while they go have dinner. They should be arrested, investigated, take the kids away from them. Child abuse,

[@Nikki30288]

It would be neglect not abuse

[@GSXRWoman]

My last cruise there was a toddler roaming the hall close to midnight. Luckily, I know what cabin he came from, and the door was wide open with his brother inside. The brother may have been 5-6 years old. No adults in sight. This never should have happened.

[@marymahar8446]

No, luckily, you weren't the wrong person to find the child.

[@andreagriffiths3512]

I hope you reported them tomsecurity

[@Taniere]

No kids club?.

[@diamondpearlgem7589]

When we do family cruises, we take turns babysitting. We average 10-15 people and we just rotate. The happy feet people go to the disco. When they return, the gamblers head to the casino. Everybody's happy.

[@samu-chan]

don’t have kids

[@diamondpearlgem7589]

I have a loving family. Sorry you don't have one.

[@monie2193]

​@@samu-chanThat's a weird response to a parent who makes sure their children are supervised and safe while they have adult time.

[@samu-chan]

@@monie2193 it just made it seem like the kids are a nuisance to their life

[@Susannatad87]

⁠@@samu-chanyou seem to not understand the difference between children and adults. There are places where children are NOT permitted, like night clubs, casinos, adults only pools and so on. You can enjoy many things with children on vacation, but sometimes children are NOT permitted in some places which you want to enjoy. So it is ok to leave a child with another responsible adult to go to a casino or dancing. (or scuba diving, or sky diving.) Children are not nuisance. You literally can’t take them everywhere.

[@maskcollector6949]

Child neglect you can't leave an infant and toddler alone anywhere. Family vloggers are predominantly gross. Add in the fact cruises have all sorts of child care and it's ridiculous. The irony that they focus on parenting should be concerning to everyone. Idiocracy comes to mind. At least they had a baby monitor which is more than some even more terrible parents would do, but yeah... no.

[@QueenSuperJ]

J, remember about a year ago the kids that were left alone and the toddler was wandering around the hallway alone in the ship…

[@nancyporvaznik3847]

Did we ever find out the details about that incident?

[@mflong100]

If they did that, they use terrible judgment. I agree with your take on family vloggers. We need Coogan laws for children being used as social media content.

[@elainekenny9341]

This is child neglect and endangerment. They should be reported to CPS and banned from cruises. I hope they lose subscribers, too.

[@debrakelly4505]

This is NUTS!!!!! They should be charged with child neglect- can't believe they posted this online!

[@beingmarilyngail8470]

When the ship docked, CPS should've been waiting. I am a mandated reporter. I can tell you horror stories regarding child neglect and endangerment.

[@GoldenLady1007]

😢

[@feelosophy1921]

If they had been in the cabin next door I'd given a bit of grace. They were too far away whether on land or a ship.

[@crrizello5157]

I can't even imagine leaving children that age alone. I would not be able to enjoy my time at all. Aren't there programs on board for childcare?

[@rjsams001]

These people should be in jail for what they did!! Who in the world would ever think that was okay, much less watch vloggers doing it??

[@Ivehadenuff]

I wouldn’t bring toddlers and young children on a cruise. It’s way too dangerous. When you have a little one, you give up some pleasures for a while.

[@QueenSuperJ]

Who cares if they’re raising their kids all alone, aren’t most of us raising our own kids? There’s no kudos for being responsible for the kids you created. Wow

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Social Media is a hell of a drug.

[@dearmepa1]

Excellent viewpoint! I didn’t even think about the event of a fire yet I was on the Carnival Freedom when it caught on fire! I will say this to Matt and Abby, the elevators shut down and you would be fighting a crowd of cruisers making an egress to get to your cabin to attempt to to rescue those precious children.

[@FFPM371]

Terrible parenting!! Too many things could go wrong. Get over your egos and “likes” and take care of your kids.

[@QueenSuperJ]

Leaving a toddler and a baby anywhere without adult is BAD PARENTING. Saying that they were using a baby monitor is insane, if something happens, you see it on the monitor, now you need to get to the cabin…People (children and babies)lose their lives in moments. For some kids it’s traumatic to wake up and realize they’re alone. These are selfish bad parents.

[@diamondpearlgem7589]

Those elevators take forever.

[@kepckatherinec805]

Those kids could have figured out how to open the balcony door. In a few minutes’ time they could climb on a chair and fall over the rail. No baby monitor could alert the parents in time to prevent that disaster. Or they could get into the cabin’s mini bar and start drinking alcoholic beverages.

[@Cstam913]

these parents don't deserve kids

[@MindYourOwn777]

Someone could've also broken into the cabin to kidnap the children. There are stories about these things happening even if they don't make the news. I don't ever trust leaving my child alone. 😮

[@ReadyorNot811]

Yes happened to that little blonde girl..forgot her name..happened years ago.

[@mollyannwymerstinson3842]

My husband and I are 50 and 47. We have a three year old son who never leaves us on cruises. We understand this is a season and he’s most important. Raised 8 children between us who are adults now, if people only knew when they’re young how truly quickly it goes, fewer idiotic and selfish decisions like that would be made. No way would I leave him. I don’t even go to the backside of our property when he’s napping.

[@Nikki30288]

As a mother of six ...I agree. We don't even go on vacations... our kids range from 1-12 .... kids want to be home. I could never fathom videoing my kids on a cruise. This is just so selfish

[@TrazNY67]

selfish parents. when you're a parent you adjust to accommodate their needs. Especially when they are that young! Not only all the usual issues of leaving them alone, there are crew that can access your cabin. why would you even chance it?!

[@peterkrey7273]

In the wrong. Bad example. A glimpse behind the scenes of yet another self-promotion using children to further their goals.

[@kittyku6619]

This story is unbelievable in my eyes they should be charged with child endangerment trying to wrap my head round this

[@eviemoody]

These parents have clearly never heard of the McCanns…

[@gingerella7934]

Just newly subscribed now based on your honest and genuine comments that you made in this video. And I wholeheartedly agree with you. Children are being exploited for financial gain way too much nowadays on social media. What if the cabin attendant or someone else walked in?

[@danadarby8961]

SELF SNITCHING at its finest 🖤

[@matthewbrandley9027]

Abandonment. They just ruined everything they had. Young and dumb. These kids today have zero common sense.

[@hopegold883]

That’s not true. Kids these days are amazing. So aware, intelligent, discerning, practical and service-oriented. Of course there are - always have been, always will be - selfish, immature shitheads. But that’s not all of them.

[@giovanninabucci8716]

uh oh, remember Madeline McCann ?

[@roberthaberkorn3459]

I believe this is not a good practice nor good parenting. The children are too young to be left alone.

[@johnbolton5569]

Even if one of them woke up and started crying and nothing serious was going on, but they decided one of the parents should go to try and get the kid back to sleep. How long would it take to get back to that room?

[@highcommander2007]

Outside of an emergency (like a Muster or fire) you can pretty much walk the length of any cruiseship in 4 mins. Add in 1 to 2 minutes to open the door / use elevators between floors. 5 or 5 mins max time if they were on the furthest part of the ship?

[@nancyporvaznik3847]

​@@highcommander2007, I doubt that's true on a ship like Icon or Wonder. One to two minutes for an elevator? What about the waiting time? Death can occur within minutes.

[@andreagriffiths3512]

If it’s a busy time it could take a while for the elevator. Stairs are quicker but not practical if you’re going more than a floor or two. It also depends on where your cabin is. If it’s midship, then 4-6 mins sounds about right. It’s it’s right at the front of back? Maybe more like 10-12. Then it also depends on your location in relation to your cabin. Saying that you can make it back in under 5 mins is a gross generalisation that really hammers home just how unsafe it is to leave kids unattended.

[@scottmaz4063]

Absolutely wrong terrible parenting call CPS

[@Michael-rx6ji]

They ahould be charged with child neglect. If something were to happen even they saw it on the monitor it would bw too late

[@djb6313]

Oh oh. This famous couple is going to get cancelled.

[@loiskelso7522]

Good

[@IslaSkye123]

I consider it irresponsible.

[@ramonahunter9665]

Thank you for sharing your views. You make a lot of sense.

[@stuartpearman5529]

They need to be arrested!

[@trewells]

Last summer I took a Royal Caribbean Caribbean cruise and the parents next door to us left 5 kids behind while they went ashore at St. Thomas. The 12 to 13 year old girl was left in charge. The youngest was in diapers. When my wife and I came back to our cabin, a wrapped diaper was in the hallway near our door.

[@TheOnlyLilithcat]

You've added a lot more context and information than I've seen on other KZbin cruise channels. I did not know, for instance, that baby monitors were banned and/or ineffective on cruise ships. So these people either intentionally violated the rules or were ignorant of the dangers of relying on the monitors. In any case, they were foolish, and placed their children in a dangerous situation.

[@Olyanna537]

Matt and Abby put out an apology video and are trying to say that this is a misunderstanding and that someone was in the room. Here’s the thing, they are either lying and trying to cover up or rage baiting for views. Abby’s original post made it clear she was putting out some great mom hack for watching the kids while enjoying dinner. There would be no reason to post that post if someone was watching them, because the hack would then be getting a babysitter. The one positive thing here is the awareness this is brining to the dangers and exploitation of family vloggers

[@shish76]

Exactly this. If someone was watching your kids in the room with them, you certainly wouldn't use a baby monitor and then even if you did, you wouldn't post about it like you've found the mom hack of the year.

[@andreawilson2254]

@@shish76unless as J stated they are creating false and staged content. Which is dishonest and misleading and honestly irresponsible.

[@myshsuge717]

I guess they never heard the story of Madeleine McCann. It was irresponsible and selfish even to leave their children alone at that age. This was more about the parents and not the children. The children weren’t having g a good time and neither were they. We don’t care get over it! It’s the risk you take taking little ones on vacations. A good parent would adjust and do things together. These two seemed to just wanted to shove their kids into the kids club so they can do what they wanted to do.

[@camillevinacci4272]

Never leave your eyes off your children. Poor selfish judgement.

[@PatrickPaul1203]

You sit and watch your kids nap? Or do you go into another room to get chores done? Do you sleep? How do you keep eyes on your kids then?

[@_nellysunshine]

I'd like someone to do a study on the "you need to get married and start a family" to Family vlogger pipeline. I have a theory that a lot of these folks didn't actually want to be parents, yet they're keeping up with the status quo, then to find external validation towards a lifestyle they actually resent, they'll vlog. "Look what I can do!! I'm being a parent!!"

[@mcrna]

😅😂😂 exactly

[@darploin5071]

Jay you should be appalled not only for the KZbin aspect but because you're a father and you love your son and you would never want to see anything like that happened to him have a great day

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Exactly. I am!

[@darploin5071]

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[@SheriBarnett]

I do not believe children that age should be left alone The monitor was an attempt to be responsible but it was not acceptable in my point of view. If you were home, you would not leave your children without a sitter to go to dinner. Why did they think it was ok on a ship full of strangers?

[@abidullah2048]

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[@DannielleTallerico]

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[@DannielleTallerico]

I started with a miserly $1500. The results have been mind blowing I must say TBH!

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[@aliciageary7653]

Wooooow. Glad the kids didn’t jump off the balcony!!

[@justjoni87]

Absolutely wrong I cannot see how this is good in anyway. I couldn’t even imagine trying to get back to my room if I saw something on camera- or if an emergency happened on board and needed to get back. They are very young parents with young brains making absolutely poor decisions that sadly could have the worst possible outcome, just grateful nothing happened to either of their babies. 🙏

[@QueenSuperJ]

A child can pay away in 60 seconds…8 minutes is a long time if the child falls off the bed and is bleeding, if the child is choking, if the toddler opened the door and walked out, if the toddler opened the bathroom and fell in the toilet…these are things that happen to babies and toddlers, it why you do not leave them alone.

[@dstewart1117]

They should have been held accountable for a 10 and 23 mos old children left w a baby monitor, while you dine! WTH

[@gregoryjohnson9508]

What they did was irresponsible .

[@tonylevine2716]

All I want to know is who the heck thought this was ok?? 🤔😳🤦🏾‍♂️

[@kimberleewilliams-kt5ke]

An idiot

[@arleenwallace3550]

This was horrible on so many levels as you pointed out some of the things that could go wrong. I’ve traveled with young children and they were always with us or we had a sitter, period. They need to rethink their parenting style. Great video 👍

[@danielbierbrauer9153]

hire a ship baby sitter !!!!!

[@marvam5199]

Yeah that's too young to leave alone

[@Superfruit14]

There are kids clubs on a cruise ship for a reason people how hard is it to take your kids to the kids clubs those people should have there kids taken away from them

[@nancyporvaznik3847]

They said that their children didn't like the child care.

[@mikemyers7451]

They could have called guest services to see if they knew of someone who would babysit them. They could certainly pay them.

[@sabrinamerrick1271]

Prob wouldn't want to pay.

[@pammielocs_withlove5908]

By far, you've presented the best coverage of this story stating facts about what could happen in an emergency onboard a cruise ship, such as the rule in regard to not having the ability to return to your cabin to retrieve something during an emergency due to fire or evacuation. Even stating the written rule that having baby monitors onboard being prohibited, was very helpful for many who might not know that rule. You made it clear, this video was more about education added to the fact, what they did was a VERY BAD idea.

[@dreeves9439]

Wow! Call me a helicopter parent because there is no way in HELL I would even leave my 10 year old alone! I have had plenty of people call me a helicopter parent. 🤷🏾‍♀️ just spell my name right. 😂

[@andreawilson2254]

😂😂

[@genes3088]

They brought the monitors in advance. They planned it long in advance. They had many proper options to take care of the kids. For so called a parenting couple The reality is, that it's child abuse!!! I'm sure they've done this before on other cruises or hotels.

[@bethanywashington1243]

I think it’s insane to leave babies alone in a room alone,especially since other ppl have access to this room. Not only could they have gotten yet alone they could have gotten kidnapped or something else. They don’t care about those kids because if they did they would not have been so cheap as to not pay a sitter. Kids have died this way many of time being alone like this.

[@LilacMoon97]

I knew you were gonna post a video on them! I've been waiting to hear your thoughts!

[@t.thompson8985]

Terrible, terrible behavior. Poor kids. A 10 month old and an almost 2 year old alone? Insane.

[@whopaul]

That's what most parents do they? bring their teenagers with them. Give them their room key and tell them they'll see them in seven days. Let the kids run rampant on the ship, disturb the other guess, run up and down the hall day an night, banging on other people's doors all night, late hours and the cruise lines do nothing about it. That's not right, There your kids, you bring them, you watch them

[@pdallen5801]

I blame the cruise ships for allowing children under age 6 on cruises. It’s a tragedy waiting to happen. At age 6, children can tell you that’s something is wrong, right, etc. They have curiosity and can take an interest in being on a cruise. The only people enjoying younger children on cruise ships are the parents, and it never looks like “joy.” It’s bad enough that adults board these ships and bring their poor habits and behaviors. That you have Gen Z, largely raised with a lack discretion and lax judgment (If I can do it, then I should do it!), the cruise industry will unfortunately have to have something horrific happen, before they realize that children under 6 should not be on ships.

[@andreawilson2254]

There are more issues, incidents and/ or accidents on board cruise ships with adults than there are with children. This incident ( which is a terrible lack in judgment) is not or should not be common practice. Most cruise lines provide amazing child care with many safety measures in place. This type of thing is against cruise lines rules because of the safety concerns. It’s not a child safety issue due to cruising but a parenting issue. Some parents like myself, enjoy cruising with our children and they are far from miserable. I don’t have kids six or under anymore but even then it was my kids favorite next to Paris and Universal Studios. There are entire cruise lines dedicated to children but you don’t think they enjoy it. You sound like a person who would prefer to not cruise with young kids, and that’s fine. There are cruise lines for adults only. I understand that this is your opinion and I respect that and this is mine. Just offering a different perspective. Enjoy your day.

[@nedflanders3769]

Hello sir. I had to turn up the volume considerably to hear you then the intro music blasted super loud. The volume levels are not right. Telling you to help out because I like your channel. 👍🏻

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Noted! Thanks!

[@colby5592]

Very poor Parenting plain and simple! No excuses could ever be justified. Child Protective Services need to pay them a visit.

[@robertbalsome6857]

Things can happen so quickly and unexpectedly when it comes to our children. Never leave them alone even for a second! As a parent we are responsible for their welfare. There were other things they could of done to make sure their children were safe. Very selfish and irresponsible behavior. They have developed a false sense of security which can lead to danger. My two cents.

[@SuperGoatTV]

I would almost guarantee that the cruise line would say they are not allowed to do that I'm not even sure if it's legal what they did either

[@beckywilcoxson2294]

I feel they were irresponsible.

[@susanpritchard7521]

My husband and I took our children on a 7-day Caribbean cruise when the sons were 11 and 14 years old. My 15-year old refused to leave the cabin for the most part. The 11 year old was making friends with crew members and other kids, and I lost track of him for about 45 minutes (found him playing Marco Polo in the pool was terrified, searching different decks with crew helping). He was having his best 11-year old life. My true feeling is that I can't recommend cruising with kids unless it is a kid-oriented cruise.

[@dannybow7888]

I’m not surprised… I saw a couple on my Ncl cruise letting their 12 year old smoke a cigar and drink wine

[@Peg-zl9lr]

Bet that kid NEVER smokes again.

[@dannybow7888]

@@Peg-zl9lr oh he was so naturally at it… but his father was all upset bc people were appalled at this behavior …but the kid will have alcohol issues later in life likely tho

[@LilW1nky]

As others have said, the parents’ actions are totally unacceptable and can’t be excused. If they left the kids alone to buy a souvenir for 10 min that is one thing, but a 2 hour romantic dinner, likely with alcohol? Unbelievably poor judgment. These family vloggers think they can have it all and in fact are entitled to it. Well I’m sorry but having kids means compromising other stuff, and thinking about their best interests above your own desires. Or just get childcare like a responsible person would do.

[@GoldenLady1007]

NO. Children that young should not be left alone for a second. I pray you are childless.

[@nobodyspecial9262]

They're wrong !

[@sherrydiener8688]

Ruby Franke comes to mind.

[@nancyporvaznik3847]

Definitely! Many viewers complained about her, and the authorities didn't do anything. Her poor son was almost starved to death and tortured. Thank God he escaped and that neighbor answered the door and called the police.

[@higherstandard710]

If I’m rich in a mansion can I not leave a kid lol I always wondered how that would work. Guess a nanny! 😂

[@chefcoreycooks]

Lost me at 10 months and 23 months. Didn't. Need to hear anymore after that.

[@SandNSurf]

💯 Neglect!! The Grandparents were out to eat with the couple as well. They are complicit in this crime…..because I consider what they did to be a crime. What else have they done to their children!?

[@QueenSuperJ]

Oh my goodness the grandparents were there too? 😮😮😮😮

[@SandNSurf]

@@QueenSuperJ Yes, the grandparents were there! This entire situation, which did not have to happen, completely infuriates me!

[@_shonneri]

@@SandNSurfthis fact makes it that much worse tbh

[@2azTravelers]

HI There, I've seen others report on this as well. I'm unsure why anyone would agree that this was something that was okay to do? It is 100% unacceptable. My thought is, glad that nothing went wrong for the children's sake. But, imagine if they had been abducted, they had gotten hurt etc., then we would all say, "who would have done this, how could this happen? etc etc" It would have truly been a huge tragedy and they would be completely to blame....I also remind people of the Madeleine McCann abduction in Portugal. There is just so many things wrong with this situation, that there is no way to spin this into something that is okay or tolerated.

[@bridgetbennett6775]

Ever heard of Madeleine McCann? She disappeared from a hotel room where she was left alone by her parents. It was 2007 and she's never been found. How could you enjoy yourself when you children are unsupervised?

[@Poodlekisses007]

Poor judgment