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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the difference is teaching kids at age-appropriate times in their lives and then letting them take the lead. So maybe you pack for them when they're young, then explain it to them how you decide how many outfits to pack in elementary school, then have them lay out what they want to take in mid-late elementary and by 7th or 8th grade, they know how to pack for themselves. [/quote] +1 it's a process. I'd say by 8th grade I was not involved in packing except to let them know when we did not intend to check bags. I'll tell them the destinations and expectations re weather and any special events (e.g. we're taking Grandma out to dinner so bring something other than shorts and track pants!)[/quote]
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