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[quote=Anonymous]I can understand your fears as I am the type of parent who likes my children (particularly my 8-year old boy who likes to wander) in my sight.   If he's playing outside, I am keeping an eye on him from the window. If he walks to his friend's house, I either walk with him or watch him go in the door. However, when it comes to him being in school or on a field trip or at a friend's house, I have to "let it go" and just trust that others are doing their job. I also talk to my son and tell him about staying with the group, keeping an eye on the chaperone, etc.

I understand your fears, especially with your 1st grader. If you talk to your child and emphasize staying with the group and go over what to do if he separates (and the name tag idea a pp had was great) then he should be fine. Perhaps also mention to the teacher that you are worried a bit because he's a wanderer and can she make sure he's with a chaperone that will keep a close eye on him.

For your 4th grader, I think you are being way too overprotective. You say there is "nothing wrong" with this child. Short of some special needs, there is no reason that a 4th grader should not be allowed on a field trip. Tell your child this is not the time to be reading every piece of information and that she needs to stay with the group. Tell her you'll go back sometime so she can spend time reading what she missed. At 9 years old she should have no problem staying with the group. And a chaperone should have no problem keeping an eye on her. [/quote]

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