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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I went on every field trip for school and girl scouts. [b]No thought was put into by my parents except that they would be rid of me for the day. [/b]

Looking back, lots of the trips were fun, but many were not. I would have probably gone on most but I think if someone had explained the actual logistics and what we were going to do on the trip, I would have skipped some of them no matter what friends were going.

I think it's fine for parents and kids to evaluate a field trip and decide not to go.  The truth is - with very rare exception - no field trip is going to be a once in a lifetime opportunity and it's silly for adults and kids to have that premise.

I recall vividly one girl scout field trip were I got my first migraine. I was in serious pain and wanted to go home but we were on our way to West Virginia and there was no option.  Looking back, I realize that the two troop leaders were somewhat stuck - they couldn't leave the group so had I actually need medical attention they would have had to take the whole troop of girls.  Yes, it was poor planning on their part but who knows? maybe that morning another adult canceled?  But this incident gives me pause when talking about field trips, etc.  There needs to be enough adults - and not just any adults - but to be frank, educated adults who can take charge of situations.  I can't say that I will allow my now 3rd grader to go on every field trip or outing. It's not about being a helicopter parent. It's about just being a parent in general.

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