Worried About Child Traveling This Summer?

It is absolutely normal no matter how old he is. He is your baby and you will worry about him. My mother told me a long time ago that it doesn't matter how old your baby gets, they are still your baby. I'm almost 36 and she still worries if I have enough money, eating right, getting to the doctor if I'm sick, etc..

He will have a FANTASTIC time! It IS a big deal to be flying without you. Yes, you can be worried - you are his mom! But do not make yourself crazy over it - no anxiety attacks! It's hard to let your little babies grow up! Everything should be just fine & he will have tons to tell you when he returns. Deep breaths, deep breaths...

It is completely normal for you to be worried. It is hard letting go even when you know things will be ok.

He is your baby and you will always worry about his safety.

I have a 16 yr old and I worry everytime she drives out the driveway, gets in a car with her boyfriend, etc. I just say a lot of prayers for her safety.

He will be safe and will have a blast. You are allowing him to be a better person for allowing him to travel alone. Remind him to say please and thank you and to send lots of pictures.

On the flight he will board first and won't leave the site of the flight attendant until in Grandma's hands or Grandpa's. Does he have a DS or something he can take for the plane ride and car ride? I think even if you were going you would still be nervous. What parent is not?

Just wish him well and try to not let him know you are worried sick. Good Job Mommy Kelli B.

My daughter went to Washington DC with her grandfather last summer. She was 11. I was nervous for her the whole time, especially with a long, late flight. And Washington DC isn't known for its safe neighborhoods, either.
But really, I trust her grandpa and her own judgement, and I knew that she would be as safe with him as with us. In the end, I just had to let go and let her have this adventure.
She just left this morning for a church-sponsored girls' camp for the week. Again, I'm all sorts of nervous for her, but I know all the adult leaders and know that she's in good hands.

Yes, it's normal to be anxious about your child going off on their own. But it happens eventually, and we have to trust the adults who are taking responsibility.

It's totally normal to worry! Even though you know everything will be fine and he'll have a wonderful experience, you can't help but worry.
My oldest child is 24 and I still worry about her. Now that she has a baby, I worry about the baby. I don't go into full-on panic mode, but a mom worries.

When my kids were young and had to be away from me, I always hid a little note in their backpacks or suitcases for them to find once they got where they were going. After a while, they were used to it and that was usually the first thing they'd look for.
My son saved his. We even had one of them hanging by the front door.

I did an outline of my hand and inside it I wrote, "No matter how far away you go, my love is always with you. ~ Mommy"

You'll miss your son like crazy, for sure. Say a prayer that he'll be safe and know that he'll be so happy to get back home to you.

Hang in there, Mom. Try not to worry TOO much.

Best wishes.

How old is your child? For me the age and the maturity of the child would help ease my mind. I started flying by myself, international at that, when I was 14 years old (my parents worked overseas, I went to a boarding school in Wisconsin). My parents trusted me fully, enough where at times I stayed overnight in an airport hotel (had to depending on the flight connections).

For the flight itself, dpending on the age of the child, for a few dollars more you can have him in the kids flight program (not sure what it is called any more) and they watch over and check in with him more. That is what my parents did the first time around, it helped me through flying by myself the first time.

As a parent I think being nervous about it is normal, just try to not show it to your child otherwise they might get worried/scared about it too. It shows you care for your child and only want the best for them. Maybe set up a daily call around time so that you are more at ease. Trust the grandparents, enjoy your time with hubby and relax.

how old is he??????????????

Anxious? Nervous? Paranoid? Of course, you're a mom! Start breathing. He'll be in good hands and sage. Give him your blessing and let go. Enjoy.

i'd be super nervous. too! however, whatever might happen with just the grandparents could happen with you, too. It's just a matter of whether or not you'd like to be there when it happened? of course, here i am writing this, and my kids have never even had a sleepover at someones house. but that's cause i'd rather be there. but like i said nothing is going to happen that couldn't happen if you were with him. he will probably have a fantastic time.

You are NOT over-reacting! My mother-in-law is taking our 7 year old daughter across the country to do Grandpa's "bucket list" and I am FREAKING OUT. This is a 3 week long vacation June 16th - July 7. I feel your pain! Just say LOTS of prayers and make sure that he will be able to talk to you daily! At least that is what I am asking my MIL to do... I want to know every little detail. Make sure to send a letter stating that they have the right to consent to medical treatment if necessary and send the insurance card with, JUST IN CASE. :) Good luck! Hugs to you from one worried mommy to another!