Impish Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Not unless Wolf was going. With my disability, I'd be useless, or worse than, so it would totally be dependant on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny_P Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Depends. I would love for the kids to have that opportunity. What is the cost? the purpose? the location? You need more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 This is not a youth group. This is the middle school AWANA class. It just seemed weird to me. I mean these are really young kids. All 11-12. In this case, I would like to change my answer to "no, not without a parent". Imho, there's a difference between paid youth leaders within a church and more casual AWANA leaders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 My oldest went when he was an 8th graders (13) and all went well. It started a lifetime of world awareness for him. My other two would have gone at 13, but they didn't offer trips that year when they reached that age. They have gone since, and, like their brother, have a much better awareness of the world since they've returned. I wish all kids could experience a little bit of life in a non first world place. It's not nearly as much of a "help the poor" type of thing as a "wow, the world is certainly different than where I grew up" type of thing. Learning from a book or movie/TV is one thing. Being there in person is another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Ok, my answer before reading any replies or any further details you may give: Most likely. I can't really think of a reason why I wouldn't. There may be other requirements or stipulations but I think I would totally be ok with it. That said, we are a missions minded family, and this year DH and I each went on (separate) missions trips. The plan is, from here on out, at least one of us goes per year. Now I'll read the replies and see if I see anything else to add... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Hmm... I'm surprised how many people said No right off the bat. It really caught me off guard...:001_huh: With being THAT young, I'm not sure. I'm thinking middle school=youth group=minimum of 12. Our children's ministry goes on missions trips in country, and ages 10-12 can go. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if DS7 jumps at his first opportunity. :) There is also a good likelihood that if (in our circumstances) they go on a youth trip, either DH or I will be there anyway. The trip I did this year was a youth trip. But just out of curiosity, and not to hijack or cause any drama whatsoever :) ... Why do some of the pp's not like missions? Is it foreign missions in particular or all missions?? Just wondering. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Most likely no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylocks Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Probably not...our oldest daughter went to Canada a few years ago with a youth group and it was a big disaster. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Right now I am entirely ticked that they told the kids about it last night without talking to the parents about it first. My dd has a vision of a fun trip to hang out with her friends. :glare: I hate, hate, hate that. Big trips to far away places costing lots of money should be discussed with parents FIRST, IMHO. And after that, ideally, with only the kids whose parents have OK'd the possibility. Otherwise it's VERY insensitive to kids whose circumstances (financial and otherwise) do not allow them to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 When dd was 12, we sent her unaccompanied on a flight cross country to the opposite coast to attend a month long camp. At 13, we sent her with her team to Italy, Moldova, and Russia. I would have loved to go with her, but I simply could not afford two tickets versus one ticket at that time. She was gone for a month and it was an incredible experience for her. This year we will be doing more traveling abroad, but this time I will be going....only because I don't want to miss out on the fun anymore! :lol: Let me tell you, my dh and I got PLENTY of guff and push back from friends and family members on our decision to let her travel without us. But I would do it again, no regrets on our choice....only wish I could have afforded to go too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 If they aren't upfront enough to talk with the parents first I wouldn't be sending my child with them at any age. I hate that approach. I've heard people say, "if we get the kids excited the parents won't say no." No, 12 is too young. I sent dd at 16 to South America with a group of adults and young people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I would if at least one of us was going with her. Otherwise, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 If they aren't upfront enough to talk with the parents first I wouldn't be sending my child with them at any age. I hate that approach. I've heard people say, "if we get the kids excited the parents won't say no." No, 12 is too young. I sent dd at 16 to South America with a group of adults and young people. I have never heard of them doing that. It's usually announced in the youth group or whatever. How would they get all the parents of these kids together to tell them first?? :confused: Not trying to be argumentative, I just really don't get it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proverbs356lady Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 ONLY if dh or I were going too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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