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<p>R&R and lotsa love…sounds wonderful…I agree. Now, please tell me where parents go to get a dose of same. ;)</p>
<p>Fantastic news about the job!</p>
<p>Irregardless of idad’s definitions, my definition of a nice and laid back college student does not necessarily preclude the desire for an illicit beer or two. My definition might preclude binge drinking and drugs–but it doesn’t preclude ‘social drinking’. Otherwise I would have to say I haven’t met or known many ‘nice and laid back’ college students–and I’ve known many.</p>
<p>All the same, after age 16, vacationing with other people’s children/parents loses it’s appeal–for all concerned. </p>
<p>Enjoy your holiday!</p>
<p>Hey, Cheers!</p>
<p>My use of “nice, laid back” was in response to one poster’s statement that he/she grew weary of struggles with young adults (under 21) who might be unpleasant during the trip. “Nice, laid back” to me means a young adult (under 21) who plays by the rules of the journey…in this case, no underage drinking because we are entrusted with their safety and wellbeing. I grew up in a time and at a place where beer and wine were legal at 18. I liked the idea of the phase-in of responsible drinking, if one so chooses. I have no problem with my son having some wine with a meal or perhaps even a beer on a hot summer day after washing the car. The idea that drinking is “forbidden fruit” causes more problems than simply having a relaxed attitude toward early-on exposure to responsible drinking. But, NEVER EVER would I serve underage friends or waste my own child. I don’t expect Stepford kids to be in our home or on our trips, but I do expect kids that know the importance of behavior appropriate to the circumstances.</p>
<p>Oh, and FYI, many of my son’s friends look forward to vacationing with other families…and certainly mine (nearly 20) is looking forward to being with his old geezer parents (he has said that repeatedly since arriving home from college). I flat out asked him if he would like me to cancel the trip (for whatever reason) and he gave me the screwed up face and protested loudly. We just love being around each other; not to say we don’t argue or grump…but we love profoundly…and for that I’m so grateful. We’re just strange like that. :D</p>
<p>PS…what great news about what job!!!</p>
<p>I don’t understand the “waiting” for a “better offer” attitude either</p>
<p>People just need to either say, yes, thank you , or sorry, just can’t this year and make a decision</p>
<p>this wishy washy stuff just shouldn’t fly</p>