My daughter and her boyfriend are going to Paris next month. Is this a wise decision. It is for her 21st?

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musicalj2

We went yesterday. Public transport was only 50% operational we were told, but honestly, there was absolutely no sign of any trouble. My husband saw a scuffle between some youths on a pavement by the Gare du Nord - the five of them were quickly sorted out by the local police; so quickly I missed it!

Don't worry unnecessarily, let them go and enjoy themselves.

mebnme4u

well mom you are paying...but she is legal.

Blondeheiress

How lucky she is.

jennifer l

She's 21...which means you really don't get much say in where she goes.

la_la_la

Political issues should settle down shortly. Before she goes, make sure she knows where the American Embassy is in case she runs into any problems. I believe making a call to the American Embassy in Paris can give you their recommendations as to if it is safe to travel during times of political turmoil.

SurferChick

yes i would let her go because she probably likes him alot and she needs to have fun in her life.

parisfornia

If your daughter was going to do something to get herself in trouble, she could do it right here and right now while she's in college living her life independently. If you've had good reasons to trust her so far, being in Paris won't change anything in that regard. She'll still be the same person. This trip is an amazing opportunity and something she and her boyfriend will remember for the rest of their lives. You must be a really sweet Mom to give her that.
As far as the demonstrations are concerned, they're very well contained, and except for a few flare ups, they're totally lawful. In fact, if you stay away from the limited areas where they're taking place, you wouldn't even know they are going on. Television doesn't show you the rest of Paris, only the demonstrations areas. So, don't worry about your daughter. Just have her stay informed as to any planned demonstrations and the places to avoid.
(march is Place d'Italie-> Bastille-> Nation-> Republique).
I actually really doubt that there will be any going on this time next month.

frankinshry

Hell yea, just as long as you know that he hasnt done anything megally bad. and if so just warn her

gem_star_princess

yes believe it or not she is grown and is an adult. Let her do what she wants to do.

cosmosclara

Talk to her about it -- make sure she is well aware of the riots and dangerous situations. Talk about postponing the trip until things cool down (in France) -- she'd enjoy it so much more if she did not have to contend with possible tragedy. [Remember, changes may effect the airfares/refunds, etc.] Be up front with her, express your concerns. Come to a mutual decision.

WHAT A GREAT BIRTHDAY PRESENT!!!, MOM!!!!! :D

laragans757

I agree with Mrs. Luca. I don't think you should suggest canceling. I think you should talk with your daughter about the state of affairs in Paris. You should make sure she knows where the US Embassy is, maybe make it her first stop over there. Let her know that you are concerned, but that you want her to have a great time. Remind her to call you every once in a while when she is there and immediately if something newsworthy takes place while she is there. Ask her to use her head and to avoid the places (and times) where riots have been taking place. Then at the airport, give her a kiss and a big smile and send her on her way.

missie

Just trust and pray that everything will turn out fine for your daugther and her boyfriend have a higher power just like you do that is if you believe and it is great that she is taking the opportunity to explore the world that is cool.

crazylh555

yes its ok for her to go, shes same age as me and shes lucky to be travelling i havent, in saying that ive got a lil boy and i presume sh hasnt so let her live her life to the full before she settles down. lifes too short to argue. its normal to worry, shed worry if you never cared, i love my family and the path i followed. the rule is that you love and trust her, she will be ok.

reena9546

Yes let her go. She needs to travel, experience things, help her grow. The more experienced she is with the world, the less you need to worry about her. It will help her become more independent. Just have her promise you that she call you everyday, so you won't worry.

I think your daughter is already in a right age for making her own decisions. You're a parent, you still have the right to advice her on what to do. Just be supportive on the decisions that she makes :)

beccanross

Why not??!! Paris is a very beautiful city and your daughter is a very lucky girl! As shes 21 you dont really have a say in the matter do you?!! Just be excited for her and try getting her some useful informtion about where she is going and things to do while she is there, perhaps go shopping with her for her exciting weekend. Just be supportive and she is more likely to share more delicate details with you.

unison_111

life must go on tell her to be safe and take precauions but ultamtely have fun if life proved one thing we can never know what may happen but if it dose we will make it though

alams_786

guess paris is not as unsafe as any other place in this world. i am not european ;)

curiouz_girl

yeah let her go to paris and have fun...if ever she'll be pregnant when she comes back...that's her choice and it won't be your fault...besides she'll be 21...and like what you said she's a strong woman...if your right about that no matter what she'll go through in life, she'll be able to surpass them all...of course as her mother you'll be there to provide her all your moral support...

imtheboss

I don't know much about relationship but make sure that riots are over by that time. Its pretty bad right now.

libby

I went to Paris in december. The same kind of rioting was going on then, but any problems that were occuring tended to be securley controlled. You should try not to worry to much. If your daughter is planning to stay in central Paris, it would be a good idea to watch the news, and get information from the hotel she is staying at, about places to avoid, if any. These things tend to blow over pretty quickly. Hopefully in a month there will be no problems at all

candy23

Well No. I think if you want her to come up pregnant then it OK, but if you don't you better have her on some good birth control. You shouldn't worry about the riots because if you raised her right she going to stay out of trouble. You shouldn't let her go with her boy friend you should let here go with her best friend and that should be a girl

to be honest 21 does mean she is officially legal but it doesnt mean she's adult if you get my drift.answer yourself this is your daughter smart,has your daughter ever been into trouble if so you may want to watch her and not just because of her actions but her boyfriends also.alhthough she is legally an adult you never know what may be going on between her and her boyfriend.i would sit her down and talk it over with her just to be sure its the right thing to do and with all the violence and protesting going on over in france you definately may want to rethink her going or try to get her to convince her not to go with all the hooplah going on over there..and disreguard that anser before mine just because she's 21 doesnt mean you dont have a say in her life she will always be your baby there4 everything she does is her business.

Ronisha

Well it all depends on how you feel is he responsible enough and if he is let her go she is 21 you are going to let her go one day .

rossard_j

Don't worry about it. I work in the center of Paris and I study in La Sorbonne University right now. I saw nothing about the riots. It is not a riot, just some students on strike. They don't be aggressive against foreigners. The only thing she can run the risk it's to discover the famous french kiss by a student ;-).

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