To send the kids away for a week.

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ExH has asked if he can take the kids camping for a week in August. I have said yes of course you can. I know if I ask the kids they will be so excited and want to go.

BUT....

They have never been away from me for more than - Oldest, 2 nights and Youngest 1 night. They are 10 and 7 so old enough but the opportunity has just never come up before. They stay at their dads for one night twice a year, his choice.

I know they are going to get homesick and want to come home and it could potentially be a nightmare for all of them. However I don't want to be the one to say No and be the bad guy.

So WIBU to let them go and let him deal with any issues while they are there or is that just cruel on the kids?

I think it could be really good for everyone...They are with their Dad..Yes he will have to cope with the tears and tantrums.

I would ask them. If they want to go let them. It may well help them bonding.

Our 10 years olds go away for 4 days weeks residential.

Kids spending time with another parent, grandparent, relative, anyone who loves and cares for them cannot be a bad thing.

If it gives you a break then even better!

This summer my kids are having 4 nights at my parents, 5 nights at my in-laws and my 7 year old has asked to do a week at a PGL camp.

I will spend the time doing some DIY, going out for dinners and catching up on boring jobs I've been putting off doing.

Saucy I have absolutely no idea. He has had a health scare recently, perhaps it is that.

I wish I had parents / in-laws willing to do over nights. My dad has had them for the day for the first time ever last week. I am on a roll now.

YANBU. In fact it's the right thing to do.

He is their dad and will be able to deal with any homesickness, and it sounds like they will have a good time.

So relax and look on it as a fun time for them

say yes, its only a week, and theyll be camping. It wont be like scout camp.

Absolutely let them go! In fact, if all goes well, I'd be hoping it would become an annual thing. You need a break and their dad sounds like he wants to spend time with his kids. Lovely all round.

I am glad that you all seem to agree that I should send them. I just hope his relationship survives a week camping in rainy England with four bickering kids, her two and our two.

Lucy don't get my hopes up! I would love an annual week off!

Of course they should go! They'll enjoy it and so will you. And it helps to build relationship with their dad. All good.

Unless he's a complete arsehole but assuming he's not.

Tbh you should get an annual week off, and more.