AIBU to not want my child to go on this trip?

[OooWhatToDo]

Some parents opinions would be appreciated here please; DD has got a class trip tomorrow with 2 other classes to the local Woods which is only a 5-10min drive away. Normally I wouldnt worry or shirk a class trip whatsoever, but it really isnt settling well with me at the thought of her being outside in the woods from 9.30am - 2.45pm in these low temperatures.
We take them up there all the time & love being outdoors, but after an hour or so at this time of year the cold sets in & they're ready for central heating!
Apparently there is a 'centre' there with toilets, but we've never seen this & think they maybe slightly glossing over their description when its nothing more than a large glorified shed with a few toilets.
Am I worrying needlessly? If it was just the morning they were going for & back to school for lunchtime id be totally fine with it, but all day despite the cold weather?? If she doesn't go then it'd go down as an unauthorised absence mark on her record.

What should I do?

[Sparklingbrook]

Where in the world are you Ooo? and how old is the DC in question?

[Fleta]

They will be doing work based around the trip for the next half term. Can you imagine all the fun stuff the poor little mite will miss out on

[HeartsTrumpDiamonds]

Add message | Report | Message poster Mylovelyboy Thu 14-Nov-13 18:29:42
There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing What a fucking stupid comment.

And with that you single-handedly dismiss the tenets of millions of people in dozens of cold countries. Wow. Closed-minded much!

[Bowlersarm]

Ok, OP tell your sister the overwhelming MN opinion is for her to send her dd in, appropriately dressed. As all the other mums will be doing.

[Hulababy]

If parents need/want to take their child out of school for one day there are plenty of excuses they could make to the school.

I'v always told the truth. DD had a day off as she was jet lagged from a long haul flight. I told them that. School were fine. I didn't lie. DD didn't then need to keep up a lie.

[Heartbrokenmum73]

HeartsTrumpDiamonds

She does that on pretty much every thread she's on. Some people just like to be the 'edgy' one who disagrees with what everyone else is saying! .

[Sparklingbrook]

I hope the little girl has a lovely time with all her friends in the forest.

[Feenie]

There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing confused What a fucking stupid comment. Keep her off if you are not happy. At that age they do not always have the sense to do their coats up. And the teachers wont bother with checking that. OP.

Of course they won't - in fact, it's the first thing they learn in teacher training - never bother checking coats.

[Feenie]

Yes, beginning to spot a distinct pattern with MLB.

[CaterpillarCara]

I think the idea of keeping a child off for this is utterly ridiculous unless they are unwell. Honestly and truly, get some decent clothes and make use of them over the winter. If you don't own them, there is plenty of time to borrow them. Primark thermals are great and cheap. Tights can be doubled up under trousers. It is not hard.

[lborolass]

Where is your sister? I've watched the BBC weather forecast for tomorrow and they are saying temps between 8 and 10 so hardly freezing.

[Heartbrokenmum73]

Feenie - tiresome, isn't it?

[poshme]

Send her.
My 5 yr old coped outside all day in temps down to -9 because she was dressed appropriately and keeping active (skiing).
Teachers will not keep cold children outside as they will start to be unhappy whiney children. Trust the teachers.

[monicalewinski]

YAB Completely U and PFB.

What about when the snow comes? Will you send a note requesting she is kept in at playtimes as she 'feels the cold'?

My boys play rugby and football outdoors in freezing temperatures, wind and rain and have done for a few years now. Layer up the clothing and make sure she has hat, scarf and gloves and she'll be fine.

You do realise that there are children who survive in very cold climates?!

[SilverApples]

I'm a scary Y6 teacher. I love the way that when I'm on duty, some miniscule dot comes up and says 'My button came out. Put it back'

Yes, EY spend a lot of time buttoning and buttoning and unravelling and jumpering small people to keep them comfortable.
I'm startled by how many parents don't send their child with a coat.

[CaterpillarCara]

I should add, my son with 89 others is doing a three night outdoorsy trip in mid-January. I am fully expecting it to be cold. I also fully expect him to have a ball.

[Quoteunquote]

Pants,
tights,
thick socks,
leggings,
trousers/sweat pants(not jeans)

vest
t-shirt
long sleeved t-shirt
thin jumper,or(micro fleece)
cardigan,or(micro fleece)
thick jumper, or(thick fleece)

coat, or puffer gilet, with waterproof, which helps keep wind chill out, waterproof trousers will keep her toasty.

Hat that covers the ears, scarf, gloves, wellys.

I doubt they will sit still, just layer her up so she can take things on and off easily, send lots of carb snacks,hot soup in a flask.

Honestly it really good for children to be outside, it is dangerous to install in them it should be avoided.

[havingastress]

Oh for goodness sake!

My sister lives in Canada, and her kids go to school in minus 300! (exaggeration but you get my point)

No such thing as too cold in this country. Just poor clothing. Dress her up in layers. Make sure she has hat/gloves/scarf etc.

Seriously. We're hardly in the artic circle!

[OooWhatToDo]

Jeez it's hardly fake is it! Don't get yourself too wound up over an anonymous forum

Thanks for all the useful advice though.

[CommanderShepard]

My daughter has spent the day playing in the nursery garden wearing appropriate clothing.

She's 18 months. I think school aged kids will be fine.

[jellybeans]

How old are they? I am very overprotective but would probably be Ok with it. Mine do forest schools whatever the weather.

[hobnobsaremyfavourite]

"sister" yeah right