Giving other people’s kids lifts

[CarryOnBreathing]

Not as creepy as it sounds! DD (10) is going on a weekend away with her youth group. It’s two weeks away. At the last meeting another mum asked me if I could give her DD a lift. I have spoken to her once, never spoken to her DD and my DD only knows her in passing. It’s about a 90 min drive. We are swapping lifts with another friend. At first this all seemed fine, but a bit odd and also odd she gave no explanation for asking me, rather than someone else she actually knows. DH thinks I should say no, what if her DD is upset on arrival etc. Any advice? It will kind of put a dampener on my DD’s car trip with her friend, but it seems like the point of a youth group is to get to know each other, help out etc.

I've given lifts to children I don't know, and whose parents I don't know, in connection with Brownies, Guides and school activities. It's never been a problem and I am pleased that children have been able to participate in things that they might not have been able to otherwise.

Make sure you have contact numbers, are clear with regards to pick up, or departure times and check whether you need car seats etc.

Thank you! That was reassuring so it’s all going ahead. Very helpful advice.