Share how your child staked their claim for independence with Royal Caribbean - you could win a 4 day trip for your family on Independence of the Seas! NOW CLOSED

[AnnMumsnet]

To help celebrate both Independence Day and the news that Royal Caribbean's cruise ship, "Independence of the Seas" will be sailing from Southampton again next year, the team there would love to hear your stories of toddlers and children staking claims of independence.

Royal Caribbean say "we know that once they've mastered a few key words, your little ones are keen to do things their way! From Great Cot Escapes to Fashion Showstoppers, we want to hear about these mini adventures and, in return, one lucky Mumsnetter will win a family holiday on board our luxurious and innovative ship, Independence of the Seas (the UK’s favourite cruise ship), in 2016." This is worth approx £2,200!

"Independence of the Seas will be sailing on a selection of voyages from Southampton to Europe and the Mediterranean and is packed with great on-board experiences to keep every member of your family entertained. From the FlowRider® surf simulator, a rock climbing wall and ice-skating rink to cantilevered whirlpools and complimentary Broadway-style entertainment – there’s something for everyone.

The beautiful ship also offers a complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program, Royal Babies® and Royal Tots® programme, Teen lounge areas and disco and H20 Zone™ kids’ waterpark. Itineraries include an exciting selection of three to 14 nights sailings from Southampton- including three and four night mini breaks to Paris and Bruges, seven night cruise itineraries to France and Spain, and a number of 14 night breaks from Southampton to the Mediterranean with its wonderful beaches, historic cities and idyllic coastal towns".

So, please post on this thread the most memorable stake for independence claimed by one of your children - everyone who does will be entered into a prize draw where one Mumsnetter - picked at random - will win a family holiday on board Independence of the Seas in 2016. Subject to MN Insight T&Cs as well as the additional T&Cs from Royal Caribbean.

Royal Caribbean sails to over 260 amazing destinations around the world. From Barcelona to Barbados, Australia to Alaska – via their fleet of 23 ships - for further information about Royal Caribbean’s award-winning holiday experiences, please visit //www.royalcaribbean.co.uk, or visit them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Thanks and good luck!
MNHQ

[lucyhac]

This is my mums favourite , many many years ago after my first day at school she asked me how I enjoyed it - apparently I said it was ok but things are done better my way - I always have been strong willed ! luckily the kids enjoy school more than I did.

[imustbemadme]

I remember when my daughter was 3yrs old we must have been arguing about something and as she came down the stairs towards me she began to tell me her view and as she did she puffed her chest out to make herself look bigger, it was amazing to see, almost like a natural inbuilt response to get her point across.

[beehummingbird]

He threatened to run away when he was four and said to his sister "Come on Jas, we're leaving!"

[beehummingbird]

He threatened to run away when he was four and said to his sister "Come on Jas, we're leaving!"

[bc1616]

When my sons were happy to go on the bus by themselves

[silverlace]

Whenever I went to help my DS with anything when he was 2 he would say "I can do it on mine own! " Saying "mine own" stuck for a long while and we still refer to it now even though he is nearly 11.

[AnnMumsnet]

Thanks for all the comments...am pleased to say the winner is IncaAztec! Well done..will email you now!

[Teladi]

IncaAztec I hope it's amazing and you have a wonderful time!

[IncaAztec]

Thanks all, I've never been on a cruise and I'm dead excited! Thanks MN and Royal Carribean!

[dazzlingdeborahrose]

Well done inca Aztec. You'll have an amazing time.