Summer Holiday

[Guardsman18]

Hi. I'd like to take my 13 yr old son on holiday this year. I don't think it would be enjoyable for just the two of us. I am thinking of asking a friend of his to come with us.

As a parent, would you be ok with this? - single mum, not into raving btw. I just want my son to have a nice week away with his friend, I have been abroad a lot and would only go to an area I'm comfortable with.

My other question is - do I pay for it? Or would you expect to contribute or would you just say no.

Thanks

I’ve allowed mine to take a friend with her, she’s an only child so though will be company to her. We do travel by car and the accommodation cost is the same wether we’re three or four but will be paying for the other things like food drink etc although I’m sure the friend will be having some pocket money of her own. But if I would have to fly and get a hotel room etc once you inviting someone you’re meant to pay altough the other parents might offer of not to pay for everything unless to contribute, I know I would if it was mine that gets invited 👍

My daughters friend came to Spain with us over Easter. Her family paid for her flight and she brought her own spending money with her. The apartment slept up to 6 so accommodation didn’t cost any extra. I wouldn’t expect to pay for the whole holiday if a friend was coming. Her parents were very grateful that we took her with us...it was a win win!

It's looking positive then. I shall bite the bullet and ask his mum soon.

I was concerned that she would think he wouldn't be safe with me being on my own with the two of them. (I'm no youngster though!)

I would ask sooner rather than later in case affordability is a factor. Flights for the summer are going up daily! I’m sure you’ll all have a great time!

Only did it with dd’s Cousin - we paid the flight - they invited her. We gave her some money.

Thank you for this. It does seem a bit cheeky to ask for anything other than the flight

My son is going away with a friend and his family.
I am more than happy my son gets an extra holiday. I offered to pay for him but she wouldn't take any money, just asked me to send him with spends. You could ask for half his cost if needed? I'd ask soon though, like PP has said affordability would be a factor, also do they have a passport?
Hope you have a great time

Money won't be an issue - they are quite well off!

I hope they see it like that - that their son gets a holiday. Still haven't gathered up my strength to ask! Friend does have a passport.

Just ask but be prepared to offer to pay for everything if necessary. If they're well off, they're likely to offer at least something. That's what we would do if one of ours was invited. Once you ask you'll be able to gauge their reaction. If she doesn't think her child will he safe with you (why not?) I guess she won't actually say so but give another excuse?

Money won't be an issue - they are quite well off!

Being well off doesn't mean they will offer to pay, they could still be CF.

When you ask make sure you phrase it so there is no misunderstanding "We are thinking about going on holiday to X and was wondering if Y would like to come with us, it would be around £300 for flights and accommodation plus any spending money. We thought they would enjoy the aqua park which would be an additional £40 for entrance fees for 2 days. Have a think about it and let me know?"

It is a lovely offer to take their dc away, but don't be disappointed or take it personally if they say no, they just might not be comfortable for him to go abroad without them yet.