DS 14 train trip with friends to seaside?

[Nixand2]

My DS - 14 - wants to go with his friends to Weymouth for the day and I am really stuck on what to do.

It’s an approx 1hr 25 min journey, 6 of them going on Saturday. DS is 15 in October and sensible but hasn’t been this far from him alone before.

Any advice on navigating the boundaries of teenagers welcome

I went to Weymouth with a friend on the train at 14, but we were only going from Dorchester and a fair bit of our spare time was spent in lifesaving lessons, so our parents knew we had a good respect for the water and its dangers.

Some 14yos would be absolutely fine. Others wouldn't. It depends how sensible they each are, and as a group.

I wouldn't let mine be on their own in yhe sea at that age - not with a group of friends.

not without an adult.
I know my DS4 (also 14) and his friends.
reasonable individually. absolute morons as a pack. no way

@ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba

not without an adult. I know my DS4 (also 14) and his friends. reasonable individually. absolute morons as a pack. no way

Probably mine would go with my blessing.
Bit of a chat talking thru scenarios & what to do if things go wrong (friends fall out, train is cancelled, lost their phone, etc)

Sea water isToo cold to go in the sea, I'm not rating that as a likely risk.

Sea water isToo cold to go in the sea, I'm not rating that as a likely risk.

I've got friends who've been down to Weymouth for sea swimming this week. It's about 12°C at the moment, which is definitely fresh, but not too cold.

Loads of people in the sea this half term!