<p>I think the point here is that the OPs son is a junior AND that the location is OC. The fact that he’s a junior would be a “no” for me. Also, that this is an OC trip would cause me to sit with my son, even as an 18 yr old HS grad, and suggest alternatives. OC is a seedy place…trashy motels, too many kids roaming around packed like sardines into tiny, sleazy motels, etc. </p>
<p>As a parent, I would encourage my first-time “alone” trip taker (graduate) to stay in a location where they, as a young adult, would be the exception, not the norm…where there is an abundance of families and the atmosphere is more “resort/relax” than “crazy/senior week”. In any event, I wouldn’t support allowing a Jr to go.</p>