Reply to Does travel really broaden the mind for kids?

Forum Index » General Parenting Discussion

Reply to "Does travel really broaden the mind for kids?"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you should travel if it sounds enjoyable and/or are using it as a family bonding experience. I do not think it’s remotely necessary to raising well rounded and interesting people. I also think the “enrichment” aspect is overstated at best[/quote]

Absolutely this. If these are places or experiences the parents are interested in, they should go.

No it doesn't really change the kids. In fact they get inured to it all and it's not special.

A 50yo understands that an African safari is amazing. To a 5yo it's basically the zoo.[/quote]

I love to travel. It is my passion. We probably go on 10 trips per year. Some are driving trips to the beach, nyc and pa. Some are to the Florida or Caribbean. We usually go skiing 2-3x. Then we go on 1-2 big international trips to Europe or Asia.

I don’t know anyone who has taken a 5yo on African safari. I have taken my 5yo to disneys animal kingdom. I have taken a 5yo on a Mediterranean cruise ( more for me, not kids) and gone to Asia.

Not everyone loves travel. It is not in everyone’s budget. They may prefer to use that money elsewhere. Others think it is a hassle and don’t want to fly far. I know many families who think traveling with kids is stressful and not fun so they don’t do it. We have always traveled since kids were babies so they are great travelers. People always tell me we make it look easy. I don’t think it is hard.[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics