Teenage Traveling...not technically?

Question

i'm in 8th grade and 14...but really. my physical appearence and my personality is one of a 10th grader or older. but anyways. my dad lives and works at guatemala city, and every year (summer) we go for a trip to retreat from our world. BUT! this year, my mom can't go since we're moving and she has a church trip to nicaragua. SO, the plan was to stay at my dad's apartment and learn with a tutor. but since no mom. it equals no food and more boredom and loneliness. so the other option is going to ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA to learn spanish. i will be staying with a host family with meals, and everything else. i have no fear so sleeping and stuff is no worry. and i'm pretty confident in living on my own for 2 months and coming to guate city for church on weekends. but my sis just got back and said im too young and most are 17+.. so, everyone says im too young. but what should i do?

Answer 1

Go for it! If you will be staying with an indigenous Maya family, you will be well cared for, and very safe. There are lots of English speakers in Antigua, if you get in a jam, and there is an Inguat (tourist office) right on the main square, where they can help as well. Tavelling from Antigua to Guatemala City is easy.

Answer 2

I think that you should do it. Dont pass up an oppertunity like this. If it turns out to be a bad experience then you dont have to do it again. Anyways even if people are older it does not mean that you cant be friends with them.

Answer 3

go with your gut if you think your ready and you have everything all planed out you should go and have a good time you enjoy your days like it is your last

Answer 4

I would say if Youre a Mature 14 year old and your Dad will only be an hour away in Guatemala city I would say GO FOR IT!

My suggestion though would be to find a program that caters to kids your age.Im sure this is not a unique situation and its very likely you could find a school for Teens since antigua is full of them.

Happy travels