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Old 02-26-2009, 07:54 AM   #29 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by EliseAtLeast View Post
Curious as to how much total a trip like this would cost and also if I want to bring a 8 yrs old along?

And yes, definitely track days. How much extra?

Thanks.
Having been on the previous trip, I will say this as delicately as possible. We will be spending a great deal of time together on the bus and doing other adult things, like dinners out etc. All 8 year olds and all parents are not created equally. There are parents that believe that their children's bad behavior should be tolerated by everyone around them. They don't believe in discipline and seem immune to the child's screaming and temper tantrums. Other children are very well behaved. (This extends from my belief that the parents believe in discipline and firm boundaries from an early age.) This type of parent understands that their child and child's behavior is their responsibility. If you or your child are in the former group, everyone including you will NOT have a good time. If you and your child are in the latter group, everyone will have a good time. Personally, I think this would be more enjoyable for a 10-12 year old, but as I said, each child is different. Thanks in advance for taking this in the positive, yet realistic spirit it is intended.
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