A parent told me today that she and her husband were among the few parents who kept their 14 year old home for Thanksgiving and said "no" to their religious community which scheduled a national trip for youth beginning on Thanksgiving morning. It was an event that brought youth together from all over the country, and it was scheduled at this time because it was deemed the optimal time to have a four day youth weekend. Can you believe it? The mother who told me this she was proud that she and her husband said "no," but stunned that that so many parents saw this as an important opportunity not to be missed--and that her faith community would create this conflict for teens and families.

Posted by Bill at 12/02/2002 09:16:10 PM | Link