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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Bunch of unsupervised teens in a foreign country isn't something I can agree to. [/quote]

I think it’s great that teens want to explore the world, but personally, I’d feel more comfortable with a trip like that after they’ve had at least a year of college or living away from home. That first year can be a big adjustment—it helps them learn how to manage independence, make safer choices, and become more aware of their surroundings.

While I know the movie Taken is fiction, it touches on a real concern: many teens, especially those raised in sheltered or privileged environments, may not fully grasp that there are people out there who will try to take advantage of their inexperience. A year out on their own, navigating day-to-day adult life, can give them stronger instincts and better judgment when traveling abroad.

That said, every teen is different—and some might be fully ready at 18. But I’d lean toward giving them more time to build life skills before encouraging a big overseas trip with peers.[/quote]

I was assaulted and kidnapped (taken somewhere in a car) at 18 in another country.  We were staying at a camp site near touristy places. We went to a club and I couldn’t find my friend because she left with a guy. I started walking, someone stopped and said he would help me find my campsite.  He didn’t. I was lucky he let me go and I found the police.   My friend by then was sleeping in the camper.  Watch out for the girls obsessed with guys and they are the last ones adults would suspect.  [/quote]

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