Traveling alone
A significant milestone in the development
When children travel alone for the first time, it is just as exciting for many parents as it is for their offspring. Alongside pride in their child's independence and courage, there is usually a certain amount of worry mixed in with the feelings. You may ask yourself: Is our child mature enough for this? What if the child gets homesick? How can we be sure that our child is in good hands? Find out what parents should look out for when planning their first solo trip in our questions and answers.
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Traveling alone for the first time
The 10-year-old son may want to go to soccer camp during the summer vacations, the 14-year-old teenager to go on a language trip abroad. Parents usually have mixed feelings about such wishes: Pride in the child's independence and courage alternates with uncertainty as to whether they are up to the challenge of going on vacation on their own.
Careful preparation makes it easier to let go
For fathers and mothers, their child's wish for a vacation without parents is another major milestone on their path to independence.
We have summarized frequently asked questions and answers for you here:
Where can we find help and advice?
The BundesForum Kinder- und Jugendreisen e. V. is an association of nationwide associations, providers and organizations active in the field of child and youth travel. The forum provides answers to the question "How do I find a good children's and youth trip" on the website #hashtag-Q.