Has anyone been to Montreal , my 17 year old son went their with his school mates for March break ,I'm worried

Question

something bad will happen , why do people worry more then others .He's my only child .

Answer 1

I concur with 'Relax, Mom.'

People I went to high school with routinely went to Montréal in little groups (I'm in Ottawa). Nothing bad _ever_ happened, and I mean nothing -- not even a car broken into, let alone anything bad happening to the people themselves.

(And, come to think about it, I was in Mtl recently, and it was still very clean and very safe. This downtown near the strip clubs, too.)

17 isn't all that young. He'll be fine.

Answer 2

Montreal is a good city and people are polite and helpful don't look for trouble and he wouldn't find any. by the way bars are open to 3:00 AM so montrealers like to drink and do
so if I were you I wouldn't worry if he came to have fun, then he will have.

Answer 3

There is nothing wrong with Montreal. Yes, we may have a younger drinking age (18...isn't that the age you become an adult) but don't worry. It is a very safe city in terms of crime. I just hope he can understand a little french.

Answer 4

there's nothing wrong with going on a school trip to montreal. i graduated from high school already, but every year, there's a trip to montreal. your son should be fine

Answer 5

Unfortunately, it becomes party central. Just hope he doesn't drink too much, misbehave too badly, or drink and drive. Otherwise, he'll probably be just fine. A rite of passage unfortunately.

Answer 6

It is very natural to worry, esp. when our children go new places and do new things. Cities in Canada are relatively safe (compared to cities in some other countries), and I am sure you have raised him with that "mom voice" in his head! Relax Mom, I am sure he will call you, too! ((((hugs)))))