To accept this offer?

[Notintentionally]

My dd is at boarding school, meaning her friends all over the world.

Last year one of her classmates invited her and me (due to age of dd) on an all expenses paid trip home for a week.

Due to finances we can't afford any family holidays and DH was happy for us to go.

This year another classmate has invited her and me on an all expenses paid trip home for a week.

DH not happy as no family holiday again but we won't be going on one if I say no to the trip anyway. DH won't go with DD as he doesn't want to stay with the family.

So AIBU to go with dd? Or do I say no and we all stay home miserable?

[momtothree]

Go! You get one chance in life. You have to make sacrifices for the kids and he cant have it all his own way. One week in 52 is nothing. Anywhere nice?

[AmandaTanen]

I would go, what an experience for your DD.

[ThroughThickAndThin01]

No...maybe not.....you did it last year. Your Dh choice this year.

[QueefOfTheDamned]

Go!

[Buttercup27]

I would go to, sounds great fun.

[StillStayingClassySanDiego]

Go, it's an experience your dd will always remember and thank you for accepting.

I understand dh's annoyance but he's got to suck it up or take your place as dd's chaperone.

[LaLyra]

He wouldn't be unreasonable if he thought he should get a chance to go with her, but if he doesn't want to go, and it's not stopping you having a family holiday, then no, I don't think it's unreasonable to accept.

[nornironrock]

Go. Remember, we only ever regret the stuff we didn't do. Personally I think people should grab every opportunity to travel with both hands - however the chance comes around.

Besides, the educational value for your daughter cannot be understated. Your husband should see that - or be told!

[Theycallmemellowjello]

Does your DD have other siblings? Might you and DH take a holiday from work and have a 'staycation' in the same time? I think that if you would be missing out on 'family time' your DH has a point, but if you can make 'family time' in addition to the trip, or it would be impossible to have it anyway then why not go? Though is it not a bit awkward having another family pay for everything?

[NinkyNonkers]

I don't know if I would feel comfortable repeatedly accepting paid for trips like this tbh.

[thenightsky]

Two years in a row of paid for holidays. Hmmm. Do these friends expect to be taken out and entertained by your family in return at some point?