tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9219803351075030577.post2873355218025738116..comments2023-10-07T19:38:18.589-04:00Comments on The Upbeat Dad!: Unaccompanied Minors!Rodrick Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14558455294120234819noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9219803351075030577.post-15226613965941813542010-12-22T09:27:18.996-05:002010-12-22T09:27:18.996-05:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I agree that it&...Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I agree that it's the thought of her going from one parent to another. And the fact that we had a not so friendly divorce let our daughter know that there was some underlying tension - though it was not voiced around her.<br /><br />She's older and wiser now and my former wife and I have a positive working relationship so now everyone's on the same page.<br /><br />Thanks again for chiming in on this.Rodrick Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558455294120234819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9219803351075030577.post-83760898237231696602010-12-21T19:07:40.001-05:002010-12-21T19:07:40.001-05:00Thanks for sharing your story. I can sympathize w...Thanks for sharing your story. I can sympathize with how hard this must be, for all involved.<br /><br />My daughter has been the "unaccompanied minor" many times, but always to go see grandparents or a friend. For us, there's never been crying or not wanting to leave. We made a big effort to turn it into an adventure the first time (helped by the fact that she loves to fly and loves to show herself the master of things). She was 5 the first time; she's 9 now, and it's become completely routine.<br /><br />I'm thinking that the difference is the context. It's not really about flying alone - it's the going from one parent to the other that's so hard. I remember having to do it, and I didn't like it a bit, even if it was only a short ride on the bus.<br /><br />It's good to hear that it has worked out well for you. It's certainly a marvelous thing that this service exists and the kids can do this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com