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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Without more info, my reaction: don't you think it would be rather expensive for them to pay for another person on vacation (flight, additional hotel room, more food and activity expenses)?  And are you sure it's appropriate for them to bring you to the family wedding? The host family is never obligated to take their AP on vacation; some do, some don't.  I'm not sure it's fair for you to expect it.

Obviously though, you do need to discuss their kid's behavior -- separate issue.  [/quote]

I agree with this. As a HM for an AP a lot of my choice to bring our APs (we've had 3) is mostly financial. I would love to be able to bring them on all of our vacations but it usually adds $1,000 or more to the cost if the trip. It just can't happen. If we rent a house and drive to the location, which we do twice a year to the beach, or go to a family house for a holiday the she is always invited to come along.

Our current AP is extending for another year and we have started to budget her into our trip to Disney next year, but, again, bringing her will cost us close to $2,000.

Also, the child's behavior needs to be addressed.

I hope you enjoy your time with your family. Don't take the vacation personally. [/quote]

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