4 Things to Do When Taking Your Teen’s Friend to Disney World
There are a lot of reasons it can be a wise move to let your teenager take a friend with you on your family trip to Disney World. It can cut down on the rolled eyes and discontented texting, it can give your teen’s friend a chance to experience something new, and it can give you a chance to spend more time with your younger kids who may be more enchanted with the experience. But there are a few things to keep in mind before you take off.
Don’t let the details of your trip be left to information filtered between you and your teen. Set up a time to talk the parents directly. Ideally you’d do this before you even extended the invitation so that no one gets upset if the parents are uncomfortable with the trip.
Make sure you know what you’re comfortable paying for and make those expectations clear to the parents of your teen’s friend. Some families expect the friend’s parents to pay for airfare but handle the rest, while others request a specific amount of money to handle costs. Still others may pay for the room but want the teen to bring their own money to pay for their own meals. Make sure both families are on the same page and comfortable with the arrangement.
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