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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have never done it and I never will. That's not how I parent.[/quote]

Genuinely curious, with no snark, but what do you mean "it's not how you parent"? Isn't it just a summer activity for kids? Is there some greater significance that I'm missing such as overnight camp being associated with a particular parenting philosophy?  I guess the short version of what I'm asking is - why not?[/quote]

I think a certain bond is missing if a parent feels okay being without their kids for many weeks.[/quote]

My mom thought/still thinks like you do and I have to say that we are not at all close now that I am an adult. Best thing I ever did for my mental health was go all the way across the country for college, which she tried to prevent - but couldn't stop because I got a scholarship and my dad supported me.  I never felt she was happy for me whenever I got to experience something great - it was all about how sad she was that I was so far away.  That was a huge burden for me, though I learned to deflect it.

We couldn't afford going to camp when I was growing up, and my mom never would have allowed it even if we could have, but several of my siblings would have really benefited from it.

My own child has an anxiety disorder and started going to a week-long scouting camp by himself in 5th grade. It was an amazing experience for him because he realized how strong and brave he could be.  He loves it there.  His doctor said it is one of the best experiences we could give him.  At some point we may move it up to 2-3 weeks.[/quote]

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