I don't want 3 yr old DS to go on a day trip to the zoo with school. AIBU, DH says yes.

[pombal]

DS1 3.5 yrs has the opportunity to go on a day trip to the zoo with school.
It will be his class (nursery) and the class above (reception), so about 22 children aged 3 - 5 years.
There will be 2 teachers and 2 assisstants going with them. The Zoo is an hours drive from school and they will leave at 9am and be back by 4pm.
We live abroad and it'll be hot.

I think he's just a bit too young for an all day outing in a big group like this, and we can take him to the Zoo another time.

DH is literally sulking that I won't let him go and has asked me to put it to the mumsnet jury.

AIBU to say no?

[DorisIsAPinkDragon]

I would let him go the ratio would be 1 to 5 or 6 so not too bad. What harm do you think he will come to? my DD2 is 3.10 and would be gutted if her preschool went on an outing and she couldn't go , particicularly if it was with big school.

Could you offer to be a parent helper ?

[FakePlasticTrees]

Well, if your DH wants your DS to go, can he take the day off and volunteer to take the day off and go with them?

[Al0uiseG]

Hmmm, mine went with nursery at the same age, BUT it was a 5 minute drive from nursery and home, it was a 3 hour visit. There were 20 children and 8 staff, the children had a wrist strap which clipped to a length of rope so they couldn't wander off.

In your position I would also say no.

[Portofino]

I'd let mine go. Well actually at dd's Belgian maternelle, they took them all over the place. They didn't always tell you in advance either.

[Notinmykitchen]

Don't think I'd let mine go, seems like a big group for the number of staff.

[SandStorm]

That doesn't sound many adults to me. Not sure what the ratios are at that age but it sounds a bit on the low side to me. If there were more adults I'd let him go.

[PeppaPigHonk]

I think you are being a bit precious, yes but it's your call. Presumably you'll supply sun cream, sun hat and plenty of water?
Mine loved the zoo trips most of all!

[nethunsreject]

I understand your concern. No rush for school trips, so yanbu.

I am sure he'd be fine, but you know him best anyway.

ds1's school go on a bus to a local beach for their trip. 20 mins away. I am happier with that tbh.

[CurrySpice]

Why is he "too young"?

Genuine question before I can decide if YABU or not!

[starkadder]

I'd let mine go. But YANBU?he won't really notice not going at that age.