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[PioneerAlpha]

I'm 15 and I really want to go to Paris and Barcelona for my Spanish class this summer. Moneys not the problem. My parents think I'm too young. I consider myself pretty responsible (good grades, never do anything bad, that type of thing). I would think that since it's a school trip, we'd be pretty safe. Would you let your daughter go on this trip?

[CrispBeauEmerald]

Ha. YES! DDD

[Beor]

I went to Switzerland and Italy on a school trip when I was 14 and had a great time. The school is responsible for looking after you, and the trip is bound to be pretty structured so you won't have time to get into any trouble. I would certainly allow my daughter to go on a trip like this, and would encourage it. It's a great experience and something you'll remember for the rest of your life.

[InsaneWorthyHatchling]

Yes, absolutely.

Not only is it necessary for your studies but you are definitely old enough to go on a school trip abroad. My kids have been doing this from a much younger age. I went on my first school trip abroad to Switzerland when I was eleven. When my son was 12 he went to stay with friends in Spain. I took him to the airport and he flew as an accompanied minor (with a stewardess looking after him) with British Airways. He was met at the airport by my friends (whom I trust completely) and returned the same way.

He was completely unruffled by it. School trips develop confidence and maturity. You have to spread your wings and fly sometime-the sooner you are prepared for it the better. After all, you are only 3 years away from going to University. If you don't get some experience away from your parents then leaving home for University will be too big a shock. Not only that, but you will be with school friends and will have a great time.

Ask your parents to speak to a teacher if they are worried.

[Izzy]

No.
To young especially to travel those cities.
Your parents are correct.
Not wise.