He will be 16 at the time. He wants to participate in a short-tern (4 weeks) exchange with another teen in Mexico or Spain. He speaks excellent Spanish. But I'm afraid! Should I let him go? he's my only child!
2007-01-01 03:54:26 · 11 answers · asked by sandiemaye 4 in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
Of course! Provided he is going through a program (like Youth For Understanding or Rotary), he will be very safe.
I went to Japan for a summer term when I was that age. I knew no Japanese, but I still did very well.
He will grow as a person and will learn more about the world than a book could ever teach him.
2007-01-02 07:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by Brundige 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely.. it is a marvellous experience for kids. The exchange program I headed up was for a year abroad and the student got so much out of visiting Europe that year, as did the Norwegian student who visited the US. The host families are usually carefully screened and make your child part of their family.
2007-01-01 05:25:49 · answer #2 · answered by carole 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, yes & yes. Oh, how I wish I could have done things like this. It's an adventure and he will learn about other cultures-he will broaden his experience and character. You said he is your only child. Are you wanting to keep him home just for you? Holding your kid back for selfish reasons will breed resentment.
Let him go and while he's gone find some things to broaden your own horizons.
2007-01-01 04:05:27 · answer #3 · answered by OK 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consider sending him to Europe or Asia. The Americas -including USA- are a little over their peak in terms of importance.Think about job opportunities for your child...
2007-01-01 04:05:50 · answer #4 · answered by Alain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not? It's only for 4 weeks.
2007-01-01 13:20:20 · answer #5 · answered by averagebear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a GREAT experience. The families are carefully screened and they learn a TON.
2007-01-01 03:55:55 · answer #6 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely, i studied abroad and found it to be among the most rewarding exeriences of my entire life. also, there is no better way for him to put that spanish to good use.
2007-01-01 16:32:11 · answer #7 · answered by Robert G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely yes !! It will be a great experience for him.
2007-01-01 03:56:58 · answer #8 · answered by skwonripken 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course.it will be a good experience for him..
2007-01-01 03:56:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, yes, yes!!! It would be an awesome experience for him.
2007-01-01 04:03:29 · answer #10 · answered by trish 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋