My child's preschool is coming up with a fieldtrip that's out of town. The bus will have to go off-road and out of the city, just to get to the destination! Parents have to come, because the kids are all under five or five. Mine's five. I do not feel comfortable with this idea because it's an off-road terrain, we're very unfamiliar with the place, and a three hour ride in a bus is more than what my five year old can handle! Plus, when we get there, we won't have time to rest. The day will be packed with killer whale shows, a dolphin show, sea lion show, ocean life conservation show, underwater museum tour, ocean museum tour, and swimming! Then we all get back into the bus and drive back! These kids are toddlers and five year olds! Not sixth graders! I feel that this fieldtrip is not age-appropriate, and I don't feel safe about it. Especially w/ all the terrorism going on, and the destination is near American military base is. We live in the philippines.We r American & Spanish.
2006-08-30 16:08:01 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Who in their right mind would SUGGEST a 3 hour bus ride with 5 year olds? Sounds like the makings of a TV sitcom about young kids marooned in the wild after a 3 hour tour.....
2006-08-30 16:16:24 · answer #1 · answered by Screwball 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I just took 3 two year olds to Sea World in Orlando. It is a 2 hour drive from where we live. Some of the kids napped on the ride over.
I will tell you that they had a blast and are still talking about it 2 weeks later.
I had my husband with me and after the day was done they all fell asleep in the car on the way home.
They loved seeing all the animals and watching the shows.
Although the children are young, I would go and make a day out of it. Your child will love it.
I would agree with you if it weren't for the fact that you have to go too.
If you are still concerned, go in and talk to the person in charge at the preschool. I am sure that this isn't the first time that they have done this very trip. Ask about your safety concerns and the off road experience of the driver If that helps to ease some of your fears then I say go and watch as your child has a day filled with wonderful memories.
2006-08-30 16:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are absolutely right! Go with your feeling and pull a no-show to this field trip!!! I can understand the drive, the kids should sleep on the way there, but there's no guarantee that they will; and can you imagine a cranky four year old on an all-day trip with no place to rest!
No no no no no!
Take your son on your own field trip that day. Go to a zoo or a local trip that's age appropriate. Then when all the kids are talking about their trip and the teachers are all tired out, you can smile and know your son had a GREAT time too!!!!
2006-08-30 16:17:01 · answer #3 · answered by LittleFreedom 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a veteran preschool teacher of twos and threes, this is NOT a trip I would venture on. First off... a bus? For 2-5 year-olds? Ummmm... carseats? (Although, perhaps they aren't required in the Phillippines) Second... who would want to be confined to a bus with 2-5 year-olds?! Certainly not me!! Will the bus be making potty stops? Will the kids be allowed to eat on the bus? I can't imagine taking children that young on a bus trip for that long. I can't hardly get my kids to last to their Aunt's house (which is two hours away) with a DVD player in the car! Someone is not thinking of the logistics of this trip (and it's not you! You appear to be quite smart in thinking this is a bad idea!) I would not take my two-year-old (or even 5) on this trip... sounds like a bad idea all together, and not at all age-appropriate for the clientele they are serving.
2006-08-31 16:56:30 · answer #4 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure it is age-appropriate either. you can always take him when he is older if you would like. honestly, i don't know how a five year old could handle being in a car that long(i hardly can!) and not having to stop a million times to use the restroom! i had a baby six months ago and it's a pain in the butt for me to travel because i have to pee every 45 minutes! i imagine some children might be like that? well anyway, save yourself the stress and take a trip to the park or a nearby zoo if you have one. although this field trip does sound like it would be a lot of fun, he may enjoy it more when he's a little older!
2006-08-30 18:03:19 · answer #5 · answered by .*AnNa*. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you afford to make it a little family trip? If so maybe you and your family could find a place to stay at the destination and just meet up with the group when they get there. That does seem a little much for preschoolers. But chances are your kid will feel left out if he doesn't get to go and everyone else does?
2006-08-31 08:33:02 · answer #6 · answered by stargirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, too young. Most of them would get just as much enjoyment from a trip to the park or a local zoo at that age. Are any of the other parents objecting? Maybe get a few together to discuss with teachers or whomever decided on this trip.
2006-08-30 16:15:56 · answer #7 · answered by bellathene 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No Way! My son was in preschool last year and we went on a field trip at the end of the year that was 45 minutes away and that was almost too far for the younger ones in the class..... However, they did make it a requirement that each child had to be accompanied by one adult.
2006-08-31 08:14:05 · answer #8 · answered by Amy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with my gut feeling. The person that planned this must have thought that the kids would have a blast, and they probably would if they were a little older. I don't think this age group will appreciate it fully like older children. Plus that sounds like an awesome trip but you want them to be able to have a positive experience.
2006-08-31 03:40:38 · answer #9 · answered by hilda c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry I agree with you whoever planned that trip was "not" planning for children in the age range you stated! Have you talked with other mothers to see how they felt about it! The only thing I would suggest to you is not letting your child go! It seems like your responsible enough to make up your own mind.I guess you just wanted to make sure others felt the same as you! I don't think you'll have to many people disagree!Thanks for being a "good" mom!
2006-08-30 16:25:04 · answer #10 · answered by noditz57 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋