Deb,
You are doing the right thing. I understand how difficult it is to buck the system, but your reasoning is valid. Hopefully the backlash will blow over. I also know how hard it is to see your son be treated poorly by his friends, but don't let that sway you. Your job is to be his parent, not his friend. I always hope that my children will someday realize that my decisions have not been made to try and make them miserable, but because I have to do what I feel is best for them.
You have made a very generous offer to your son for an alternative to senior week.
My daughter has not brought it up again, but I know you thought you were in the clear, too. I may be back here looking for support if I get the hard press from her and the other parents. I've already had several parents question why I will not allow her to go, because "they all do it."
Good for you for doing the right thing!!
You are doing the right thing. I understand how difficult it is to buck the system, but your reasoning is valid. Hopefully the backlash will blow over. I also know how hard it is to see your son be treated poorly by his friends, but don't let that sway you. Your job is to be his parent, not his friend. I always hope that my children will someday realize that my decisions have not been made to try and make them miserable, but because I have to do what I feel is best for them.
You have made a very generous offer to your son for an alternative to senior week.
My daughter has not brought it up again, but I know you thought you were in the clear, too. I may be back here looking for support if I get the hard press from her and the other parents. I've already had several parents question why I will not allow her to go, because "they all do it."
Good for you for doing the right thing!!