Dude, where's my kid?

We were coming back from the island yesterday and were waiting to disembark. It was taking a really long time and finally this voice comes on over the P.A. "Would the parents of Michael, a 5 year old boy please come and pick him up from the Chief Stewards Office". There was a 2 minute pause and then they make the same announcement re: Michael again but also add in "And would the parents of Allana please meet her mid-ship by the snack shop". Two lost kids on one sailing? Never had that happen before. We continue to wait for these parents to 'claim' their children and marvel at how long it was taking Michael's parents to come find him. Third announcement "Nobody is leaving this ferry until the parents of Michael, a 5 year old boy, PICK HIM UP AT THE CHIEF STEWARDS OFFICE!!!". A few minutes later we are finally unloaded. Seriously, some people should not have children. There is no excuse for this one; you could ask any staff member where the chief stewards office is, there are signs pointing to it and sorry, if you want to abandon your kid so someone more responsible can take care of him, do not attempt to abandon them on a BC ferry as it holds hundreds of people up!