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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid is at camp for 7 weeks.  I hate visiting day and wish it didn't exist.  It's held after 4 weeks and we just got back.

The reality is-- how can you not go?  Every kids parents are there.  Are you really going to have your kid be the only one whose parents don't show?

But it's only for 6 hours.  The time there is wonderful but then it's time to go, and lots of tears are shed.  It's. To like when they get on the bus and are excited to start their summer adventure. When I left, every girl in my kids bunk was sobbing.  I really felt for the counselors.  I know that I had to turn and walk away, but damn, it was hard.

In a few days, she will be alright and I know this.  But I don't know why camp has to interrupt summer like this.[/quote]

Maybe because kids shouldn't be with counsellors all summer but with their parents?   Just a thought.  Sorry you had to ruin a day out of your summer to go see your kid. [/quote]

Are people really complaining about seeing their kid one day overthe summer? Only on DCUM. [/quote]

She isn't complaining about seeing the kid, but about a day that disrupts the summer and leaves her kid crying.  This poster understands that it isn't about her.  Not every camp does a good job with visiting day. Other than the candy, I don't remember enjoying it much.[/quote]

Why does it leave her kid crying? Because she misses her parents. An entire summer of camp is neglect.  For parents that can't be bothered having fun with their kids. They grow up so fast. Why kick them out all summer. It is cruel. [/quote]

My child loves camp.  It is the highlight of the year.  She begged to go for years.  If you see the activities, it is much better than anything I can provide, as I have things to do all day.  And it teaches the child to be (somewhat) independent.  It is not neglect.[/quote]

Well sure if you have things to do all day you might as well send them away all summer.  :roll: [/quote]

You are  :evil:.  If my DD was home, she would not have much activities.  This way, she is outside, doing things.  She comes back in much better physical shape, and with great memories.  We send her to a good camp -- one that she likes.  I costs a lot -- almost more than we can afford, she loves it.  It helps, as a Jew in Northern VA (with a relatively small jewish population), that she will also learn more about our culture -- at least the more progressive aspects of our culture.

It is a good experience for her.  Oh, and she learns to deal with things on her own in a safe environment.[/quote]

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