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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP does not seem like much of a worrier. She's pretty sure her kid will do OK. It's her decision to make, not ours. I am not from her culture. I'm a helicopter American parent. I would never let my five year old go unaccompanied anywhere, much less on an international flight with a layover. But if she's not worried, well, then it's her call. I don't think it makes her a bad parent, just a different type of parent who doesn't worry about all the "what if"'s as I do. The chances of a problem are small, and she's willing to take that risk with her child. If the airlines say it's OK, well, then it's possible. I could not stand the anxiety worrying about my kid for all that time, but if OP's OK with that, well, good for her. Worrying shortens your life, as we all know. OP if your kid is scared, that's the point where I'd think seriously about whether or not this is in his or her best interest. Otherwise, well, as you say, happy travels! [/quote]

OP here:  Thank you for this post.  We may not agree, but at least you see where I am coming from.  I am not much of a worrier and really do believe that if my child could not handle it, it would not even be a consideration.  I am NOT a helicopter parent and feel a 16 hour flight  would not damage my son for life.  I am weighing my comfort level with the potential risks and won't make a decision until I am 100% comfortable he and I can live with them. [/quote]

I grew up in a culture where children are young as 5 are very independent and take public transportation. [b] I feel sorry for many Americans, and I think it's tragic that they are raising a generation of wusses.  [/b]

Is it really surprising that this generation of wusses grow up to be these people: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/victim-in-metro-slaying-stabbed-repeatedly-during-robbery-on-train/2015/07/07/8dd09132-249b-11e5-b72c-2b7d516e1e0e_story.html

Tragic[/quote]

DING DING DING my thoughts exactly. All these kids growing up like a little wuss. It is sad parents cannot give their children a bit more freedom than they do. Nothing worse than all those helicopter parents who hover over and dont allow their snowflakes to do something on their own, without being told what to do, how to do, etc.

Sad sad world[/quote]

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