Post by: Swannie on May 01, 2016, 07:47:35 PM
His grandfather is mid 70's & they are heading back to the homeland Malta. My wife thinks that it's an opportunity for my son to travel with his grandfather & an opportunity that he most likely wont get again and thinks he should go. I on the other hand am worried, I'm concerned of him missing school which he is handling really well. And also worried of him being away from the family for that amount if time etc. he is a great kid and very mature for his age & loves being with his pa
Am I just being selfish with my thoughts? Am I'm worrying over nothing?
Starsky
Post by: Nomad on May 01, 2016, 07:49:09 PM
Post by: Bird on May 01, 2016, 07:50:05 PM
Family is always family and I'd let him go with you mate.. Memories etc
Plus people travel aussie all the time without issues for months on end
edit: or leave him home and take me
Post by: Rumpig on May 01, 2016, 07:50:45 PM
Post by: shrek4 on May 01, 2016, 07:51:26 PM
The experience would be fantastic and a great motivator at that age.
I'd be jumping at the opportunity with both feet!
Post by: Swannie on May 01, 2016, 07:55:21 PM
The school would concern me too... but speak with the school.. cammo goes back to Shitville US for 5 weeks at a time
Family is always family and I'd let him go with you mate.. Memories etc
Plus people travel aussie all the time without issues for months on end
edit: or leave him home and take me
That's the thing Bruce I'm not going!! It's called to much work!
Post by: tryagain on May 01, 2016, 07:56:41 PM
he'll learn more in 5 weeks of being overseas then school can ever teach him.
My mum was a teacher for many years and when parents would come with similar questions she would say this especially if he is already doing fine at school.
Post by: Bird on May 01, 2016, 08:02:39 PM
Quote from: Starsky
That's the thing Bruce I'm not going!! It's called to much work!well pay for me and I'll go!
He loves his pa, hes a great kid.. just buy him a ****in passport
Post by: callmejoe on May 01, 2016, 08:29:09 PM
Opportunity like this don't come round often...
NOT EVERYTHING IS LEARNT IN A SCHOOL ROOM..
Joe
Post by: Shaun99 on May 01, 2016, 08:31:04 PM
Your son will thank you in years to come!
:cheers:
Post by: Titfish on May 01, 2016, 08:31:56 PM
One other thought. If you don't let him go will you kick yourself later in life when the opportunity doesn't exist anymore?
Cheers
Ken
Post by: weeds on May 01, 2016, 08:39:22 PM
July normally has at least one week school holiday.......
School seems to get really serious in grades 11/12.
Post by: jayjay on May 01, 2016, 08:40:03 PM
And to think he has grandparents who want to do this!!! A lot of kids don't have that.... you can't deny him this. If your boy wants to go, and your parents want to take him- are you really going to get in the way?? So long as you are satisfied that they are responsible grandparents :D!!
In the bigger scheme of things, the bit he will miss at school can be easily caught up. After all, it isn't like he is in year 12!
Post by: GeoffA on May 01, 2016, 08:51:43 PM
The memories of the trip with his grandparents will stay with him forever.
:cheers:
Post by: scrapsD40 on May 01, 2016, 08:53:16 PM
If you trust the grand parents to look after him, he'll learn more in 5 weeks of being overseas then school can ever teach him.X2. We took our boys OS as soon as we could (to Thailand) so they has some exposure to other cultures and would recommend it to everyone that could. We delayed the purchase of a house to fund the trip and it's costing us now as we still have a mortgage to pay off, but believe it was worth it.
Both boys are now seasoned travellers in their own right and more street smart than most others as a result.
I'd be more concerned about some of the dodgy characters he's met on a Myswag meet
Post by: brickiematt on May 01, 2016, 09:09:06 PM
We are in a similar situation with our youngest daughter (15). She is currently away for 10 weeks at a student leadership school. Not doing normal school curriculum, but learning life skills which cannot be taught at school. We have no qualms about her missing a whole term of lessons, she'll catch up soon enough.
He'll have a ball and thank you for it!
:cheers:
Post by: AdrianLR on May 01, 2016, 09:17:33 PM
Post by: GanG on May 01, 2016, 09:25:17 PM
Post by: V8CRSA on May 01, 2016, 09:44:01 PM
My grandparents went back home after many years when I was in my 20's for the first time in nearly 40 years, they didnt talk about it much after that. I have since lost them as well as all our family history.
Tom can go and see where his family comes from, that can never be taken away from him mate.
He can catch up on a few weeks of school.
Matt
Post by: Bird on May 01, 2016, 09:47:25 PM
Post by: Redcherokee on May 01, 2016, 09:48:02 PM
Let him go.
Post by: GeoffA on May 01, 2016, 10:01:57 PM
got the message yet???
;D ;D
Post by: McTavish on May 01, 2016, 10:50:10 PM
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on May 01, 2016, 11:35:21 PM
Look at it the other way. He'll be looking after his Pa.
You can't go, so send him instead. 5 Weeks in July, No problem.
He'll catch up on the weekend, after he gets back.
Exams are late November aren't they?
He'll never forget it, either way.
And it'll teach him way more than 5 weeks at school will.
Post by: lino6 on May 02, 2016, 08:00:00 AM
Let him go. Reckon you might regret it if you don't.
Post by: scblack on May 02, 2016, 08:49:30 AM
Hi guys, my 14 year old son Tom ( who plenty have met on here) has the opportunity to travel to Europe with his grand parents for 5 weeks in July. This is a bit confronting for my wife & I as we are really conflicted as to what to do. ( I also have no issue paying for the trip).I'd say let him go.
His grandfather is mid 70's & they are heading back to the homeland Malta. My wife thinks that it's an opportunity for my son to travel with his grandfather & an opportunity that he most likely wont get again and thinks he should go. I on the other hand am worried, I'm concerned of him missing school which he is handling really well. And also worried of him being away from the family for that amount if time etc. he is a great kid and very mature for his age & loves being with his pa
Am I just being selfish with my thoughts? Am I'm worrying over nothing?
Starsky
But I agree that's a long time away from home and parents.
Maybe let him go for three weeks and then send him back home on a plane? Just a thought. Less time off school, but still a Europe experience.
Post by: mrdenn1s on May 02, 2016, 09:34:10 AM
He will be fine. 5 weeks of school means nothing. A lifetime of memories with his Grand dad on the other hand....
Post by: Swannie on May 02, 2016, 09:45:10 AM
Starsky
Post by: Bird on May 02, 2016, 09:57:20 AM
Guys thanks for all the advice, his ticket is booked & his passport interview is tomorrowand mine? He needs a minder....
Starsky
Post by: Swannie on May 02, 2016, 09:59:12 AM
and mine? He needs a minder....
Yeah he sure does! Not sure what 2hungy gear he can bring back from Malta though?
Post by: KingBilly on May 02, 2016, 05:45:40 PM
his ticket is booked & his passport interview is tomorrow
:cup: :cup: :cup: Right choice Dad
KB
Post by: Brett B on May 02, 2016, 06:02:57 PM
Good Stuff Dad :cheers:
Post by: Bill on May 02, 2016, 06:08:36 PM
and mine? He needs a minder....Who will mind you? ;D
Bill
Post by: peter01 on May 02, 2016, 06:42:17 PM
Guys thanks for all the advice, his ticket is booked & his passport interview is tomorrow
Starsky
Nice work Greg
Post by: GeoffA on May 02, 2016, 07:07:25 PM
:cup: :cup: :cup: Right choice Dad
KB
Yep...
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on May 02, 2016, 07:10:57 PM
His grin will light up the place.
Be a life changing event.
Well done Dad.
Post by: Swannie on July 02, 2016, 11:59:05 AM
Starsky
Post by: Bird on July 02, 2016, 12:26:11 PM
Quote from: Starsky
Well our boy heads off on an unbelievable opportunity to travel through Europe & the UK today the wife is not coping too well!!
Good on ya Swanny.. lucky kid that's for sure.. Take the missus out to Mistys http://www.mistysdiner.com.au/www/ (http://www.mistysdiner.com.au/www/) she'll feel better after that :)
Post by: lino6 on July 04, 2016, 10:23:23 AM
Well our boy heads off on an unbelievable opportunity to travel through Europe & the UK today the wife is not coping too well!!
Starsky
I take it the other 2 kids are getting a bit smothered at the moment?!
Post by: Swannie on July 04, 2016, 10:32:05 AM
I take it the other 2 kids are getting a bit smothered at the moment?!
yep. I watched his flight the whole 26 hrs of it!!! Melb-Singapore, Singarpore to Dubai, Dubai to Tunis, Tunis to Mlata