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[quote=Anonymous]Independence is important, but it comes naturally to our family. I'm busy with work or traveling.The kids are often traveling without me, at numerous play-dates, or at 3 different relatives' houses. This weekend I had to check 360 to see where my kid was. 
One flew to Miami 2 times in May with relatives and is going again in June. He really wants to go back to EU this summer.
I spent my summers roaming the town alone while parents worked or I was sent to grandparents' house. Grandparents were busy, but the farms were safe and we just wondered around.
We have not done sleep away camps either.
I don't need my kids next to me at all times. Relatives are more than capable taking care of them. My kids have 10+ middle age aunts and uncles with no children of their own. I have no reason to keep my kids from them. My kids will easily go with their friends and their friends' parents where ever they all go and not just relatives.
I like the breaks I get, the different places, foods and activities my kids get to do. What's not to like. Most of it is free. I'm only paying for the EU trip at Christmas time.
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