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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Vacations are in way perfect for spending more time and connecting with your family, so why many people vacation without their kids? I am not trying to be judging, I want to understand what the thought process.[/quote]

OP, let's be honest, your first sentence indicates that you are judging, but I will indulge you.  Here is my thought process-- vacations are a perfect way for spending more time and connecting with my family.  Vacations are also a perfect way for spending more time and connecting with my husband.  Vacations are also a perfect way for spending more time and connecting with my friends.  Vacations are also a perfect way for spending time and alone and recharging myself.

I do all types of vacations, and they all make me a better balanced, happier person, which in turn makes me a better parent.  I understand that not everyone needs the same things that I need to be a good parent, so it others don't want to travel without their kids, that's fine.  To each their own.

Our family loves to travel.  Every year I take a few weekend or overnight trips with just my husband.  I do one mom/kid one-on-one weekend trip with each kid.  My husband and I each take at least trip with our friends.  On good years my husband and I do one longer trip together.  My husband and I each take the kids for a week to visit our respective families and the other stays home alone.  As a family we take at least two bigger trips per year and several weekend trips.  We all enjoy spending time together but also love having time with each parent separately, and the kids love having time with their grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.  [/quote]

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