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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know some people who have begun sending 9-12 year olds to sleepaway camps. Are they a good idea? If you went, what were the benefits? I hate my kids to be away from me for an extended period of time, so I want to know if it’s any very concrete benefit you found.[/quote] For my children, yes. Both boys learned valuable lessons about independence, self-care, working with others. The camps they went to were digital-free zones, so, for my screenagers, this was a much-needed detox (that they welcomed) every year. My children are looking forward to going away to college - they aren't anxious at all about making new friends or being able to manage - because they've done it all before. They also gained skills they otherwise wouldn't have had - like sailing, archery, riflery, etc. BUT, YMMV. Some kids are too anxious, have trouble adapting, or their parents don't want them far from home, so do what's best for your family.[/quote]
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