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[quote=Anonymous]So OP, the field trip is for something like this? [url]http://www.peec.org/programs/school-programs[/url] My 4th grader would be out of his mind excited for something like this.

I can't believe that all of these anxious posts here are for real. First the horror at the Poconos field trip is that it's a long trip with no discernible educational value. Then, once the educational value has been established, you're petrified of winds knocking the bus over? Or 9yos engaging in sex acts on the bus? Or too much use of electronics? Or the fact that there are no adults on the bus so it's Lord of the Flies time? What else?

I don't think my kids are at the same school, but here's how it worked for my 4th grader's recent field trip: they assembled at 7am and returned close to 6pm (later than planned.) Most parent chaperones are required to drive since they can only fit a certain number on the bus (the first few parents to sign up get to go on the bus, although as the teachers explained, it gets really loud and most parents prefer to drive themselves.) Kids are not allowed to bring or use electronics. The field trip cost included a stop on the ride home for snacks, and kids were encouraged to pack AM snacks/breakfast in addition to lunch. They had an amazing day doing science/environmental related learning that included a museum as well as a marsh expedition (or something like that) led by naturalist. My kid had the time of his life and enjoyed every moment including the long bus rides where he read books and presumably acted like a goofball with his friends. (No sex though, I'm quite sure - he's still in the girls-have-cooties phase.)

I'm hoping some of the hysteria here is posted by trolls, or at least FTMs of infants who don't get it. My son is pretty immature, and we're not free range parents by any means, and it would just never occur to me to fear a long field trip with 9 and 10yos. Worst case scenario is that they are bored but I can't understand parents who concoct such ludicrous reasons to protect their children from...boredom. And( the truth is that most kids find a field trip more fun than sitting in a classroom all day.[/quote]

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