My 6 year old is going on a field trip to legoland out here in cali i feel its to far its a hour 1/2 away what should i do?? do you think it's to far for me to let her go?? and would i be a bad mom if i said she cant go?? Please help im so worried>>
Thanks
2007-03-19 06:29:14 · 24 answers · asked by flaca 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Well, I'm pretty sure if it's a field trip it's with the whole class, right? Which means there will be adults there as well...so what's the problem?
Don't deprive her of a fun with the rest of her classmates!
If you're that worried, you could ask the teacher if they need any extra adult chaperone's, and go along.
2007-03-19 06:34:24 · answer #1 · answered by 2LabsNY 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No you wouldnt be a bad mom if you say no your just protecting your baby...But if you do decide to let him/her go and while an hour and half does seem far but there are several things you can do. Give your kid a cell phone(prepaid phones) pre-program your # to be reached at all times. Then show her how to use it over and over again and find out what chaparones are going and their full names find out how many kids are going also get the cell phone # from the teacher in charge. This is what I did when my girls first went to a field trip and I felt way better about it.
2007-03-19 13:37:51 · answer #2 · answered by memyslf&I 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can't you go as a chaperone? Don't you trust the school? The school should have plenty of people to watch the kids, you can always ask if you can go, my kids school is always trying to get us parents to do that. I have a 7/6/4 and 2 yr old. I let them take my kids on field trips, I went as a chaperone once, and it was fine. But it depends on how the school is and how safe you feel the school is, they shoul dbe responsible though.
2007-03-19 13:38:49 · answer #3 · answered by KidBao 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are you worrying about. If it's safety - you can't wrap her in cotton wool for ever no matter how much we would like. This is a major trip for her but she will be in safe hands.
I can understand why you would be worried but sometimes we have to let them do things we're not comfortable with. See if you can even help out to elevate your concerns. You go with her see how the teachers etc get on and maybe that will help you relax on future ones.
Best of luck it's not easy being a mum!!! ;o)
If that is only thing you'll ever worry over then you'll be doing well. I am sure that there will be loads more which are a hell of a lot worse!
2007-03-19 13:34:22 · answer #4 · answered by KANGA 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We live in northern WI - a lot of field trips take place in the twin cities (St. Paul/Minneapolis) Minnesota. It is about a 2 hour trip to get there. I was concerned at first so I went with. They are on a bus with a lot of supervision. The next time, I couldn't go, but I knew one of the parents that were going. She kept me in the loop and I felt better. If you keep her out - she might be very upset. See if you can go - it will make you feel better.
2007-03-19 13:35:43 · answer #5 · answered by mel m 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its the travelling you're worried about, dont be! An hour and a half isnt that long, especially as she's with her friends. Kids who live in the country have much longer journeys than that to get to fun stuff.
If you're worried about her being further away, dont worry about that either! Your child is just as safe an hour and a half away as she is 15 minutes away, if shes under the same supervision.
Relax and let her enjoy herself! This is where you have to start loosening your apron strings, and let her flex her wings a bit! The longer you resist it the harder it'll be, so start to take small steps now and it'll be better all round.
2007-03-19 13:39:52 · answer #6 · answered by Stardust 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to disappoint her but you stil feel unsure about the trip ask her teacher if they need parent escorts. If they dont cover your ticket, it should be at a really great discount.
Don't feel bad about being concerned, I ran a childcare for many years and I stayed away from amusement parks as field trips because I felt a bit of concern for children at such a young age.
When it comes down to it - go with your gut. You know your child better than anyone!
2007-03-19 13:34:17 · answer #7 · answered by kirah331 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an hour and a half away. Get a grip. If you don't let her go, she'll be the only girl not allowed to go and will hate you for it. If you feel so strongly about her safety, you could always go with her. Ask the teacher if she'll let you come along as a chaperone and you could help out by keeping an eye on all those children.
2007-03-19 13:33:05 · answer #8 · answered by DarkLord_Bob 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
While legoland would be awesome to go to, you are the mother and responsible for your child's care. Maybe you could volunteer to go on the trip as well. They sometimes take parents along to help out. But if not, go with your maternal instinct. If something happened and your child was that far away, what would you do? Maybe you could personally take her as a mommy daughter date.
2007-03-19 13:33:38 · answer #9 · answered by GoatGirl 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Dude, i went on lots of field trips when i was that age. It was always fun. My mom chaperoned some of them. That was fine too. It would be absolutely ridiculous if you didn't let her go. She will remember it forever and hate you for it. She will be 16 and throwing it in your face during arguments about how you never let her go anywhere. It would be terrible for her to be left out. Get over it and let her go. If you can't, then go with her.
2007-03-19 13:42:54 · answer #10 · answered by ToSunnyMexico 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋