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Would you send your child to summer camp that lasts 3 weeks for selfish reasons?

i.e. to take a small, local vacation or spend more time with your spouse?
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December 19, 2009 03:22 AM
Why not? As long as the child also wants it or at least want to give it a try. But I'll still keep in touch with them regularly to see if they are Ok. If something terrible happen or my child is extremely distressed, I'll rush to take them home ASAP.

If the child is very opposed to it, I wouldn't do it. I would ask them to spend a few days at their other extended family's house or a shorter camp, though, but it's not merely for my benefit, but to help my child not to depend on me too much and to be independent.
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December 19, 2009 05:00 AM
No, but I might consider a day cap for a week or two. Just not something where they'd have to sleep away. Both because that's very expensive and because he or she would miss their family.
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