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 03:55:07 · 18 answers · asked by sandiemaye 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Oh, please don't deprive him of this fantastic experience. Since his Spanish is so good, total immersion into another culture would be one of the finest experiences he could ever have. My niece is going to London on an exchange program in a few days, and my sis-in-law is going through a rough time of letting go, but she wants her daughter to have the experience. I lived in France for 3 months, and I wouldn't trade that for the world. I understand that it's difficult for you, but I encourage you to let him go.
2007-01-01 04:01:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
SPAIN he would defintely be better off going to Spain and it would be a greater opportunity for him. Yes, it's hard to let go but you will have to some day, and if he has a wonderful chance to do something like that, you should, he may never be given another one once he graduates and has to get a job like the rest of us. My brother went to Finland and loved every minute of it.
2007-01-01 03:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spain sounds good, alot less crime and problems in Spain than right here in the US. Funny how people worry about thier sons/daughters travelling abroad but do not realize this is the mosts dog eat dog dangerous country right here.
2007-01-01 04:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by badmikey4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres always room to worry about things, but this would be an opportunity of a lifetime for him. Just make sure he gets the appropriate shots for where ever he is going so he doesnt catch anything, and make sure he knows about things that go on there that might not happen here.
Just use precaution, but dont hold him back
2007-01-01 04:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by feel_n_learn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
genuinely.. it really is a marvellous adventure for little ones. The substitute application I headed up became for a year in yet another united states of america and the student were given a lot out of travelling Europe that year, as did the Norwegian student who visited the U. S.. The host households are frequently intently screened and make your baby portion of their relatives.
2016-10-16 22:50:37 · answer #5 · answered by venturino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him go! It'll be such an amazing experience for him. Spain and Mexico have drastically different forms of Spanish, though.
2007-01-01 04:15:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Let him go. I studied abroad and it was the best experience of my life!! It boosted my confidence and it looks great on a resume/college application. It shows that he is independent and mature. Plus, 4 weeks is short. It will help you get used to him being gone, because in two short years he will be going to college. Good Luck!
2007-01-01 03:59:53 · answer #7 · answered by steffers4979 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think you should let him go.. it will be a great learning expierence for him.... and its not even that long, you will live for four weeks.... it can meet many new people, and talk to true fluent speakers. he will get to expierance life out side of the u.s. and get to see other cultures. spain is such a beautiful place, as well as mexico.... i would hate for him to miss out on such a great oppurtunity.... during the four weeks, you could communicate via mail, email, and even phone. so you will be able to keep in touch with him, and talk to him so you aren't as lonely... you are going to have to let him go into the real world in a few years, this can be good preporation for him, and you as well
good luck =]
2007-01-01 04:23:00 · answer #8 · answered by =] 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will be good for his future. 4 weeks is a short period of time for an exchange student. This will be great for his education. Think of his future. You should be proud of him, many kids his age wouldn't want to miss partying with their friends on the weekends, but he is thinking of the future. Allow him to go it will be good for him.
2007-01-01 04:30:26 · answer #9 · answered by Autumn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he goes with a reputable exchange program through school, it should be an excellent experience for him!
2007-01-01 04:57:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋