School Trip
@destimona (1910)
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
April 5, 2016 3:20am CST
My son is going to go for his first school trip to Plein [France] next week. He is 8 year old. He is going to be away from me for the first time. Three days and two nights trip. They are going to do many activities,exploration, trecking... My son is excited. How did you feel when you send your kid outside without your presence?Was it hard to spend those days without them? Share your experience.
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@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
5 Apr 16
Yes. I am happy for him but its hard for me.
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@LdeL0318 (6402)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
@destimona I know how you feel. Just let hom because it will make him more independent.
@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
5 Apr 16
He has never spent one night away from us yet. This is the first time he is going to be away for two nights and three days. I am wondering How .....
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@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
6 Apr 16
@arthurchappell Oh Okay.My son is just turned 8. Hope he is going to have lovely time and ofcourse will do remember his first trip like you.
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@gudheart (12659)
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5 Apr 16
@destimona I would still find it very hard letting them go...not sure if I would to be honest.
@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
5 Apr 16
@gudheart I can really understand how you feel. Its hard.
@xFiacre (12633)
• Ireland
5 Apr 16
@destimona I was a mess when my kids started such things. I still worth when they are away though I don't tell them. The eldest is going to Paris next month for his 30th birthday and I'll be anxious!
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@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
5 Apr 16
Oh okay. I can understand your feelings.Must be a mess I guess.
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
6 Apr 16
My older girls were 12-13 when we sent them away to cadet camp for the first time, and my youngest girl did an overnight school trip at age 10. I think 8 is perhaps a little young to be gone out of country overnight. But if he has done well on day trips, it ought to be fine.
It's not easy, those first times when they are away overnight. But after a while it becomes just another thing they do without Mom & Dad. My oldest two girls now fly all over the place alone, and stay away from home for 6-7 weeks at a time. I don't worry overly much, as long as they check in once in a whil.
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@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
7 Apr 16
Yes. True. Nice to hear about your experience. Thanks for responding.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
12 Apr 16
I guess parents feel excited and nervous at the same time. Parents should learn to let their child go. They will eventually grow up and need to learn to be on their own.
Easier said than done of course.
@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
12 Apr 16
Yes true. I am bit nervous as it is his first trip without us.
@just4him (307132)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Apr 16
My kids didn't go anywhere for that length of time at that age. I hope he has fun.
@Keyia120 (1134)
• United States
5 Apr 16
My sons have only been to their grandmas house but never stayed lol. I can't bring myself to do any of that right now. I hope that he has a wonderful time. I am getting to where I can't wait for them to be able to do trips away but being paranoid gets the best of me. My husband wants to one day let them go stay with family out of town when they get like twelve. You can imagine my paranoia then lol.
@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
12 Apr 16
I can understand. Thanks for sharing your experience.
