Oversea Educational Trip - To Go or Not to Go
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csc:
well said, can't put it any better!hi cluelessmom, not to worry... Shanghai is not that rural.... it's a beautiful city. And since the trip is organised by the school, rest assured the travel agent will ensure proper and hygenic accommodation and eating places...
Sometimes, in a bid to protect our children (maybe overprotect), we miss giving our children the chance to stare at sheep and cows, to see the woods where squirrels hide their nuts in grass, to see streams full of stars , like skies at night and to turn at Beauty's glance, and watch her feet, how they dance. (Fairy, hope you don't mind I use some phrases from the poem \"Leisure\" which you quoted to bring across my point.) Kids need to venture beyond their comfort zones ... that's how they develop resilience , compassion, independence, character... which they will never learn from the books... -
csc:
Tks csc, I will bear that in mind
Kids need to venture beyond their comfort zones ... that's how they develop resilience , compassion, independence, character... which they will never learn from the books...
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Hi cluelessmom, my daughter went to Xi-An when she was P5. She was the tougher kid in the family and I thought there shouldnt be a problem especially for primary school trips. I believe that primary school trips are controlled and safe while those in secondary school could be more adventurous. Shanghai is a modern city and I dont think there will be any lack of amenities etc.
Anyway, I gave her a 3G handphone and told her to call home when necessary. 1st day was fun and when she video-called us, I could see the thrill on her face. Mindful of the cost, I told her to keep to phone call, limited to 3 mins per call. (yea, I am stingy). On the 3rd night, we got a call and she was weeping on the phone. I was heartbroken when she said, \"I love you all and missed you so much\". The phone calls were at least 30 mins from that day onwards. :lol: My phone bill for that trip of hers cost me >$1k.
So if you are giving your girl a handphone, be prepared for emergency spending.
Cost aside, the benefits were she came back more knowledgeable about another community/country but more importantly, a wiser and stronger person. I felt that was money well spent for an invaluable experience. -
heutistmeintag:
My phone bill for that trip of hers cost me >$1k.
I'm sure after the trip, she learnt how much her parents mean to her
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heutistmeintag:
:shock: I am already feeling the pain... hahahaMy phone bill for that trip of hers cost me >$1k.
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hmsg:
yes, still go! to be expected on such trips... no pain no gain! these trips will \"open\" their eyes big big![/quote] :celebrate: i'm waiting for this day to come :drool:jedamum:
[quote=\"hmsg\"]I am for immersion trip, esp to the rural areas. This will hopefully \"open\" their eyes and also experience their rich culture and learning to interact with kids from a different part of the world!
erm...hygiene issues, water issues, mosquitoes issues, security issues....will you let your primary school kid go to rural areas without you? will you take the chance? (my sis got very ill and was hospitalised when we made our first trip to my mum's hometown in the 'rural areas').
Guess i need to wait for 4 more yrs if there is
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More & more sch are organising such immersion trips... so in 4 yrs time, i am sure more pupils will have more opportunities...
btw happy NIU year to all!
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For parents that have sent or are thinking of sending their children for immersion programs, that a look at this blog for some info... (one of NYPS immersion trip to China)
http://unmeee.blogspot.com/
infact, they are screening one of such trips last year to China at Cathay cinema next week... go buy a ticket if interested... -
I feel it is really dependent on the child’s readiness and maturity for such a long trip. I hear of "happy" stories and also "heartbreaking" ones. I know of a parent who vowed never to send off her child again after a bad experience. Child was in P5 and the "blur" kind so encountered situations like not having enough to eat (too slow), forgetting her medication, lost her jacket etc and kept wanting to go home. She also fell ill during the trip so mom was worried sick ! I also hear of others who were truly grateful by the experience. Bottom line is …as a parent you know your kid better than anyone else so use your personal judgement and do not regret your decision after that!
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I think not all school allow the parent to follow on such trips. My girl’s school is one of them who doesn’t allow parent to join in, reasons being, the child will stick to the parent and wouldn’t be independent. But come on, for a P4 child (only 10 yrs old) to go to China / Cambodia / Vietnam, don’t tell me the parent is not going to worry sick ?
My girl is in P1 and very adventurous and she’s very keen to go for a 2D1N camp but I’m still hesitating. I wouldn’t dare to take the chance as she is my only child.
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