It is not his decision. You are the parent. Tell him he is going.

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Anonymous wrote:yes, but first I would make sure there is not another reason he doesn't want to go (being bullied etc)

good point. I already did some digging and am pretty sure it's just that he isn't into it and he is pretty attached to his phone.

Then absolutely. That is reason one to make him go

Unless he wets the bed or has no friends, I'd make him.

Anonymous wrote:yes, but first I would make sure there is not another reason he doesn't want to go (being bullied etc)

+ If it is just about the absence of electronics, I would ABSOLUTELY force him to go.

Unless he wets the bed or has no friends, I'd make him.

A 4 day class trip? That's seems crazy. Where are they going?

Tell him if he stays at home, he'll have zero access to electronics. And you know what? Given his weird preference for electronics over something he'd normally find fun, I might recommend some no-electronics vacations, weekends, and other "holidays". It's ridiculous (though maybe not uncommon) that a person can't imagine having fun without these kitchy e-distractions during every idle moment...

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Anonymous wrote:He is 13. The school does a class trip in grade 8. it's a Mon-Fri thing. obviously overnight.
everyone else is going but he says it would be funner to stay home. he isn't happy that the trip is all electronics free. no phones. no Ipad. nothing.

I went on this type of class trip and it was a blast. He is willing to go if I make him. would you make him go?

If this is why he doesn't want to go, I would definitely make him. That's ridiculous.

Agree. And I'd seriously cut back on his being allowed to use electronics at home.