Question by : Do you reckon that couples should take vacations away from their children?
Me and my husband have been taking small trips away from the kids since they were born. When our eldest daughter turned two, we sent our eldest three children to my brothers house in WA for 2 weeks. My kids are extremely close to my brother, sil and their children. We went to the Bahamas in 2007, in 2008 an Alaskan Cruise, in 2009 to Montana, and 2010 to Chicago. This year were going to Yosemite National Park. We always bring back my youngest nephew and my niece to stay with us for 2 weeks. This is the time my brother & his wife usually take their vacation away from their kids. I reckon it’s honest, and the kids get to spend a lot of time with their cousins.
My husband and I truly delight in the time we spend away from our children. Our vacations let us relax and have a lot of quality couple time. The kids are always busy with day camps, special trips with my brother & sil, fishing, camping etc. When my nephew & niece come here, they get to spend a lot of time at the beach, swimming, riding horses, going to art camp, the Zoo, Busch Gardens etc. I know they like spending time with me and my husband. We have a special bond with our nephew and niece. There are many other personal reasons that we take vacations away from the kids, but they are to many to write about.
Do you reckon that couples should take vacations away form their children? Please be polite, thank you.
Cloud Wanderer, We do take our kids on vacations with us. As a family we’ve been to the N.Y, South Carolina, Disneyland (Florida), Rocky Mountains (Skiing). I’m talking about parents having a vacation WITHOUT their children. And I disagree, it’s NOT selfish it’s marriage preservation.
Best answer:
Answer by emotionalzombie7997
I reckon it is alright as long as you take them on a two week vacation as a family some other time during the year.
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