DD wants to go backpacking around Europe when she has finished school. She is currently 17 and will be 18 at that point.
Initially I thought it would be fine as she would not be alone and is very sensible so I trust her to be safe, but since I've heard about the increase in sexual assault cases I'm not so sure it's a good idea.
I don't want to rob her of what could be an important life experience but at the same time I obviously want her to be safe.
Should I discourage it?