This is beyond not okay. ASD and other kids with special needs or even neurotypical kids might still not be ready for the freedom of Edge. Yes I can see some concerns about 3-12 together especially in light of some the cases but there have also been incidents of crew members on cruise ships SAing children- having an 11 yo that would have otherwise be in secure programming being allowed to check themselves out if they want to engage with other kids can also lead to potential problems.
I cannot believe that
DCL is at least not allowing families this impacts to cancel without penalty. Poorly done on their part