My Daughter wants to attend a field trip and she is 9 years old. I usually go with her on field trips but this time unable to attend. I feel uneasy since this trip happens to be about 1 hour away and she will be outside on a hike. Should I let her Go Or Keep Her Home? I guess Iam A overprotective Mom. Do Other Moms Ever Feel This Way??
2007-02-04 17:51:15 · 20 answers · asked by Desiree 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I know you're uneasy about letting the little ones away from the nest,but this is life,they are going to have to learn to fly on their own one day, better her to start learning to stand on her own two feet now,than when she's thirty. I know when I was young I wanted to do a lot of things, my mom wouldn't let me and it frustrated me,all the other kids made fun of me because my mom was so clingy,and I vowed never to put my child through that.
In my experience with going on field trips,you're always watched,and they put name tags on you,they do a head count every-time you get on and off the buses,and then you have an assigned group ,or chaperon for 4-5 kids. And if you're really worried,give her $10,and some emergency numbers to call in case of the impossible happens.
2007-02-04 17:58:59 · answer #1 · answered by Two Peas 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If possible, let her have a cell phone (be sure she knows how to use it), but don't call her. Let her call you if she needs to (I doubt it). Are there wild animals in this hiking area? Don't laugh, in northern California, there was a mountain lion attack and the man is still in the hospital. His wife fought off the animal with a ball point pen. Also, make sure that she has a wool sweater or down jacket (if appropriate). If she becomes separated from the group, starvation is not the most important issue. Hypothermia is. How many adults will be supervising? How many kids will there be? These are all very important questions and nobody said that being a parent would be an easy job. But it is the toughest job you'll ever love. If you have any reasonable doubts about the supervision, err on the side of safety and keep her home. You can always go hiking with her some other time.
2007-02-04 18:08:01 · answer #2 · answered by Santa C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What you're feeling is perfectly natural but field trips like this are the norm and will provide her with a wide variety of experiences. It's hard to let go and trust others but they've done field trips before, they know how to manage and care for the kids on the trips. Let her go on it. Best wishes!
2007-02-05 02:56:44 · answer #3 · answered by §Sally§ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let her go mom how do you think she would feel if she was the only child that didn't get to go. You are goint to worry about her all your life what are you going to do the first time she drives a car or goes on a date? She can't be with your kids all the time! Tell her to be careful and follow all the rules and she will be fine! My school took trips that were 4 and 5 hours away! I have 2 children of my own and know it's hard to let them go!
2007-02-05 01:42:55 · answer #4 · answered by tkj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let her go! The chances of something happening on the field trip are minimal at best as school boards take every precaution to avoid any type of lawsuit. It is nice that you are becoming involved in her school life, but she does need some space to herself too. Let her go knowing that you can trust the teacher and the other mother helpers.
2007-02-05 00:36:47 · answer #5 · answered by bpbjess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children also want to experience lots of things in life w/o their parents.Field trips w/ their teachers are very exciting coz they can go somewhere, they can see new places @ also they will learn w/o knowing.They can also learn how to handle themselves even its going to be hard.Even it is only one day Ur child Will be happy @ the memories will lass in her mind .Of course all mothers feel the same as yours but u should let her attend this field trip.Just tell her to be care full, take care of herself , eat her meals @ follow her teachers.Trust her also@ her teachers too.Its gonna be fine.I am assure u when she come back from that trip she has lots of things to tell u.
2007-02-04 18:33:04 · answer #6 · answered by jeayuma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see what your saying, I have been with my boys on every field trip so it would be rough for me in those circumstances, let her go though there will be plenty of parents and teachers to watch over the kids.
2007-02-05 01:07:29 · answer #7 · answered by Shadow Kat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to get back on a plane now, or she'll never do it! I know a lot of people who refuse to fly and they have never been out of the NY tristate area! If she's really nervous, but wants to go with her friends, talk to her doctor about a sedative for the flight, that what my sister does!
2016-03-29 05:34:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes other moms feel this way i did last week i let my 16 y/o son go to his first rock concert with Friends (i got 2 tickets for my friends to go and watch out for him w/o him knowing) we do what we can as moms but i think you should let her go she will be with her school and her Friends she will be watched closely if you know any of the other parents from the class call one ask them to keep an eye on her for you and talk to her before she goes make sure she understands why your worried she is your child she knows you and how you worry she will be OK
2007-02-04 18:05:42 · answer #9 · answered by debrasearch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes You are not alone. I have 3 boys 13 years, 12 years and 9 years. But we have to let them learn sometimeson their own. Just remember that oneday she will have to face the world and we want them to learn. Let her go just trust her. She will be o.k. The good think is that she wants to attend, and you dont have to push her.
2007-02-04 17:58:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋