our school wants us to go on the dc trip when she is only 14! i want to no why we should let them go so far!!! it cost 800 dollars and she says she does not care if she goes or not. stupid or not?
2007-08-23 10:26:52 · 25 answers · asked by Peace :3 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
As an aging Grandpa, Veteran of Korea, father, and retired Minister, my two cents:
Children grow up. It doesn't have to be as fast as society wants you to believe. Visiting/ not visiting Washington DC is not going to decide your daughters' future.
Protecting them is your right. Making decisions is the parents responsibility.
If this is the 'child' and not the 'parent' asking be thankful your parents care enough to want you safe.
2007-08-23 23:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a mother I am not allowing my daughter to travel that far as she is only 12. Even at 14 thats a long way to be away from your kid if anything should happen.Let alone the idea of spending 600 to 800 dollars per kid is outrageous. Why not do something EVERYONE could afford to do. So that no one gets left out and have it closer to home so if something happens the parents can get to their kids in a reasonable time.
2007-08-24 10:42:59 · answer #2 · answered by concerned mom 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is no way I would let my daughter go that far with out me! I know how the teachers are in our school and there is to much of a chance that something could go wrong! And if she gets out there and something does happen and you are not there? Then what? She would be terrified and the stupid teachers would be worthless.
2007-08-23 17:31:35 · answer #3 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Such trips help young persons like your daughter to learn how to take care of oneself in absence of close parental attention and how to be of service to the needy! If you can afford, do encourage your daughter. To add a personal anecdote or two, once I allowed my daughter when she was like your daughter to go to another country on a rain forest exploration! Another time, while in College, I allowed her to join a health project in an African country where she was part of a group that helped set up a clinic in an impoverished village as well as help educate children there! Today, she is holding No.3 position in a leading hospital of a major medical group in North America! The motive of any parent should be to provide the best education possible to the children! I suppose I did so despite being not so rich as a humble teacher!
2007-08-23 17:45:34 · answer #4 · answered by Sami V 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
If she doesn't want to go then don't you would be wasting 800 dollars
2007-08-23 17:33:52 · answer #5 · answered by cool girl 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My niece went all the way from Nevada to India at 14. At 15 she took a 2 week canoe trip in Montana with the Girl Scouts. At 16 she went to Germany and Croatia.
The India trip was with a group of girl basketball players from her school. The lady coach organized the trip to an Indian mission where the girls taught the boys to play basketball.
As for the Germany & Croatia trip, she was invited to go there by an exchange student with whom she made friends. She took that trip by herself and stayed with the other girl's family.
My sister made her earn part of the money for each trip before she went. Then my sister and the rest of the family chipped in for supplies and money. She gets very good grades so we were happy to help reward her with these life learning trips. She had a great safe time on all trips.
2007-08-23 17:34:53 · answer #6 · answered by beckini 6 · 1⤊ 5⤋
At that age, she's got a good head to make a decision. If she doesn't want to go, that's fine. It's up to her. On trips like that the chaperones are very attentive and protective, and if she does want to go and you still don't feel comfortable, ask to chaperone so you won't have any worries.
2007-08-24 00:34:22 · answer #7 · answered by wynnndhamm 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Except from the cost, I wish my children ( we live in Canada ) had such a chance. I am sure my oldest would love to take her place. Wounder why so expensive ?
2007-08-23 19:00:44 · answer #8 · answered by connie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that should be up to the parent. Personally, I would not let my child travel on an airplane or stay overnight anywhere unless I was going with her. You might say that is overprotective, but call it what you want... I would defend my right to parent as I choose.
2007-08-23 17:31:47 · answer #9 · answered by AmyBlue77 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
My school took us on a DC trip when I was in 8th grade. It was the best time ever. They take you to all the museums, and restaurants. Got to hang out with my friends, share a room with them and make memories. I don't see why her age has anything to do with it. They obviously wouldn't plan such an extensive trip if they thought it'd put the kids in danger.
*edit*I also dont see why the trip is so expensive when all the museums are free. Should ask the school about that. Especially since its' a large group, hotels usually give discounts.
2007-08-23 17:32:17 · answer #10 · answered by qtfrenchie 2 · 5⤊ 5⤋