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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here -- Thanks to everyone for taking the time to offer your opinions and for helping me think this through.  And special thanks to those who offered empathy and hugs.  As many (most?) posters suggested, DH and I left the decision to DD.   She has decided not to go and will instead visit my in-laws at their lake house, traveling with my BIL and SIL and their sons, who are close to her.  Needless to say, my ILs are thrilled, and DH and I are happy that she'll see them before leaving for college.

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I'm very confused with this outcome. How is this different than going away with her friend in your (totally understandable) "I'll miss her" universe? And when did this come into the picture since your original post? Was this trip conjured up to snowball the other one with her friend? (I do hope not).

OP - I TOTALLY understand your feelings about losing time with your DD. (Although, I don't understand why you'd be mad at the other family.) It's a rough transition for parents. But she's spreading her wings and you should let her decide what she'd like to do and not to hold her back.  I hope you enjoy the rest of your time together this summer.[/quote]

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