Should i let my 11 year old daughter on school trip?

Question

its for 3 days , i guess im worried cause i read the news alot and bad things happen, but you got to let go some time havent you? Do all dads worry as much as me ?

Answer 1

why not go with her, if its a school trip, im sure they need volenteers to go with the kids. If it was an entire class, and only 1 teacher, I would definetly say no. That is just asking for trouble. But if their were volenteers that went, In my situation, I would be going because i don't trust anyone with my daughter and shes 3.

Answer 2

i mean its with the school and there will surely be teachers there. it will be the same thing as school but farther away longer and alot more fun! i say let her go but check up on her every so often.

Answer 3

You really must let her go.It's only natural for parents to worry but we can't keep them wrapped in cotton wool.It's things like this that will help her to develop herself,grow in confidence and start preparing for the world.

Answer 4

It's natural to be worried about your child, as you are the one they depend on most, but as long as you know they will be under strict supervision by teachers for the whole three days, and that your daughter is sensible enough to pay attention to the teachers, than a trip will be a fun experience for her.

Answer 5

Yes.

3 days makes me think that the school have quite a bit of experience. Homesickness doesn't usually kick in until the third night: night 1 is exciting, after night 2 you will see your parents the next day. During the day these trips are usually so busy that children don't think too much about home (sorry!) Organisationally, if the school have done several before and if the lead member of staff is good and experienced then there should be no problem. Tragedies do happen but very rarely. I'd let her go but it's up to you!

Answer 6

Dont wrap your children up in cotton wool, they wont thank you for it in the longrun.

Answer 7

yea! you need to relize that she's getting older. she needs to have some fun.

Answer 8

Sure. It is bound to be well managed as it is a school thing. She probably will enjoy it, so I think it would be a good expirience for her. I am going on a school trip this summer- 6 days, From Pennsylvania to Colorado. It's you instincts to want to keep watch over her at all times, but I think this will be good for both of you. If she wants to go, let her.

Answer 9

Yep. We do. But school trips are safer than two or three girls going touring together I think. Under supervision it's ok. Also I'd say the teachers will keep a firm eye on them.

Answer 10

yes.  i recently went to outdoor education for 5 days and its so fun. nothing bad is going to happen.  My mom was the same way.  She heard of stuff like that but it depends on the kids your daughter is going with. My dad is the same way = )

Answer 11

YES

Answer 12

sure why not. l was younger then her when l went on my school trip and besides she will have a lovely time

Answer 13

i know how it feels. a while ago my brother went on a field trip where a girl was nearly kidnapped. but luckily the girl was saved by her best friend. Well any ways that was the first time any thing like that happened ever and that school has been around since the 1920's. Most likely nothing will happen. let her go. let her have her memories with her classmates. But, if your not sure ask if you can be a chaperon on the trip.

Answer 14

Yea its normal to worry, but dont let the news scare you into depriving your child from her school year memories. School trips are really fun and im sure she really wants to go, so let her go. The news has a way of exaggerating things, if we really went by what we saw on the news all of us would have our children locked up in the house 24 7.

Answer 15

just make sure you have the number where shes staying and the teachers(or who ever will be in charge) im sure shes going to be ok.

Answer 16

Of course its hard to let go but part of your job as a parent is to equip your children with the skills they will need to function in the outside world as adults so yes you need to let her go on the trip.

Answer 17

let her go.  it's only for a few days and i'm sure there will be a lot of kids there.  it's normal to worry but just ler her enjoy herself.

Answer 18

Yes all Dads worry mine did (I went to Wales for school project about castles for a week and I was 14!!) I can understand the concerns you have but remember that these accidents happen very rarely and thats why they make the News (Sad I know) My mum always encouraged me to go on school trips and I'm glad she did; I got to try out things I wouldn't have normally bothered with and with the right teacher you can learn things better then sitting in a classroom all day.

Answer 19

Can you answer "yes" to the following questions:

Will they be well supervised?

Will you be able to contact her via cell phone as often as you want?

Will this trip add something powerful to her life in terms of life experience and education?

Then make sure you know the answer to these:

What are the sleeping arrangements, will an adult be in each groups of children's sleeping quarters so that no misconduct can occur?

How will missed school work be managed?

What is the purpose of the trip?

If she does not go what will she do at school?

Based on those answers and the answers to any other questions you might have, make your decision.

And if Fathers are not overprotective, what would happen to the little girls?

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Answer 20

if you dont let go now then it will get harder and harder. if her friends are going she will miss out on a lot. It will also be harder for her if you leave it longer, its good for her to have some independence.

Answer 21

All parents worry so you are not alone. I have taken many children your daughters age away on trips (usually lasting a week) The children really enjoy.

Answer 22

lol ur a dad its like ur ***** job to worry abt ur daughter

Answer 23

The majority of school kids go on trips with nothing bad ever happening. I have four kids all of whom spent at least a week away on trips, and more time camping as well. I think dads worry a bit more about girls than they would about boys. Its a dad thing. Mine worried about me all his life!

Answer 24

If she wants to go, she might not. I wouldn't go. Ask her if she really wants to go, and if she does, let her. Just make sure of the chaperones, etc.

Answer 25

Yes

It's educational and social.

Don't turn yourself into a control-freak.

Yes, I'm a dad & I worry too, but you've got to let them grow up, & if you don't let her go, she'll feel left out.

Yours in sympathy.

Answer 26

Yes, i am the same age and worried about my 2 day one

however there will be mostlikely around 3or 4 teachers at least, and you should be in groups all the time

and if it is a type of camp out there will be those people too

Good Luck making your decision

Answer 27

Yes, my litlle brother went for 3 days when he was nine and some of his friends, in the cub scouts went away for a week when they were 8. I went to Austria in my first year of senior school, i was 11 that was for a week, she'll be fine and she'll really enjoy it. Plus, if you have no other kids you get some time with your partner.

Answer 28

yes but if your that worried than maybe they'll let u come, u can maybe check it out for the first day and the leave for the other 2 days?

Answer 29

3 days? what does she wanna do? if she isnt positive she wants to go-dont let her.  if she is definite on going let her!

Answer 30

speaking as a mother no i would not be very happy to let my11 child go away on school trip that was not a day trip.she still very young and teachers cannot watch children as well as their parents.11 is very young and i would not be happy letting her go unless i could go with her.think you are right to be concerned about it your her father and she is only 11.

Answer 31

Yes all dads worry as much as you. Its normal. But let her go on the trip. She will have a great time and make memories that will last a life time. I remember taking a class trip when I was in fifth grade and I still know the camp songs we sang on the way there. But though the media may say those things. Those are isolated cases and will probably not happen to your daughter. Don't worry too much. She will have a blast!