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School trip

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Mumsmet · 01/07/2017 05:21

My dc is going on a school trip in the next fortnight and I am really worried - I do not want dc to go on the trip, fly without me etc. We are not allowed contact for the whole trip which I find rather ridiculous. Of course, I get why the school has the policy to stop the children texting home saying that they are homesick. However, how many adults would go away without their phones/ access to email. I am terrified about the airport, even after recent events.

Also, it will also be very hot in Southern Spain.
The worry is making me poorly. I literally want to sob, and I woke up having a panic attack.

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StrawberryJelly00 · 01/07/2017 06:41

I think I would feel worried about having no contact at all with my child for the duration of the trip!

I don't understand this as a school policyHmm

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Mumsmet · 01/07/2017 06:06

And no, my dc does not know how worried I am about it but has also voiced concerns.

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Mumsmet · 01/07/2017 06:05

Wow- The 'need to see a GP' comment is harsh and not overly helpful. FYI, as a family we have recently been through a lot of loss so feeling anxious about being separated from another family member is actually quite normal.

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mummytime · 01/07/2017 05:36

Sorry but I think if you are reacting like that you maybe need to go to see your GP.

How old is your DC?
How long are they going for?

If you are worried about terrorism, you do realise they are far more likely to be injured crossing a road than in a terrorist attack. Terrorism is also harming far fewer people in the U.K. than it did in the 1980s telegraph

Yes it will be hot in the South of Spain, but not so hot that people cannot survive. And they will adapt their behaviour to deal with the heat. Even when my DD was there a couple of months ago they had rests in the middle of the day, and stayed up later than at home. The buildings are built for heat, so lots of shade and natural air conditioning.

I am sure the trip organisers have ways of contacting you if necessary. And you could ask for some updates to parents - a few photos uploaded to a whatsapp group helps you feel in touch.

Most importantly how does your DC feel? And are they influenced by your feelings?

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